Ghanaian singer Mzbel has alleged that rapper Medikal insulted her by referring to her as an “old coin” after she attempted to secure a music collaboration with him.

Speaking on United Showbiz and monitored by GhanaWeb on March 22, 2026, Mzbel recounted her unsuccessful efforts to reach Medikal for a feature, saying even attempts through his wife proved futile.

According to her, the situation escalated after she publicly mentioned in an interview that she had been unable to contact the rapper. She claimed Medikal subsequently released a song in which he allegedly took a swipe at her, branding her an “old coin.”

“I tried reaching out to him directly but couldn’t, so I contacted him through his wife, yet I still couldn’t get through. Later, during an interview, I mentioned that I had tried to reach him without success. The next moment, he released a song about me, referring to me as an ‘old coin,’” she said.

Despite expressing disappointment over the alleged jab, Mzbel maintained her admiration for Medikal’s craft, describing him as the best rapper in the world.

She explained that his lyrical style and delivery make his music appealing and easy for listeners to understand, adding that she remains open to collaborating with him in the future.

“I am disappointed but I am still open to working with him because I understand how the game works. His rap style would fit well with my music,” she noted.

Mzbel further revealed that although she felt hurt by the incident, songs by Medikal are still played at her workplace, and she has no intention of stopping that. She emphasised that she would be willing to collaborate if the rapper ever reaches out.

Mzbel has acknowledged that after 20 years in the music industry, she has not received any awards but does not hold anyone responsible.

She believes her lack of recognition is due to poor branding on her part.

Reflecting on her journey, she admitted that a lack of proper branding affected her career.

“I am not blaming anybody. I think it is the branding. If I were starting music today, I would put more effort into my branding. The branding wasn’t put together well. I was just put out like that—no proper branding. I would go on radio and say anything, put on any outfit, go where I was not supposed to,” she made this remark while discussing what she would do differently if she were to start her music career afresh.

Mzbel, who gained fame in 2004 with her debut album Awoso Me, was one of the biggest female artistes during her prime.

Despite the strides she's made for herself, She noted that “I have been in the industry for 20 years; I’ve never received any award.”

She also had a strong following in several African countries, including Nigeria, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Kenya. While she received appreciation from these nations, she claims Ghana never honored her with an award.

Mzbel, known for her outspoken personality, also clarified that she has not retired from music. She is currently working on a new song that highlights the issue of bad friends.

She is recognized for hit songs such as 16 Years, Awoso Me, Yopoo, Edey Be, Twe Ma Me, Braa Fiifi, and My Bonnet.

She had shared what she describes as the most embarrassing moment of his life with involved the late Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawalings.

In an interview with media personality Emmanuel Agyemang, the singer narrated that she was invited to join several others to celebrate the late JJ Rawling's birdthay when he was still alive.

Mzbel said that was the moment she had the shock of her life.

“She did something that really pained me. I don’t know what I did, but during the 2016 election campaign, I was reckless. I didn’t know anything about politics, so I was talking anyhow, and I think she didn’t like it. She was annoyed with me."

“It was JJ Rawlings’ birthday and we were all invited. I was excited when I saw JJ Rawlings and decided to hug and take pictures with him. When I got there, Nana Konadu pushed me aside. This was at the National Theatre. That was the biggest embarrassment of my life,” Mzbel recalled.

Ghana is currently mourning the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings.

This information was made public by the Presidency in a press statement today, Thursday, October 23. She passed away at the age of 76.

The cause of her death is yet to be made known. However, reports suggest that she died at the Ridge Hospital in Accra in the early hours of Thursday. Meanwhile, the Rawlings family and government representatives have yet to issue an official statement regarding her passing at the time of this report.

Born on November 17, 1948, in Cape Coast to the late J.O.T. Agyeman and his wife, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings served as the First Lady of Ghana from June 4, 1979, to September 24, 1979, during the presidency of Jerry John Rawlings.

She held the same position again from December 31, 1981, to January 7, 2001. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design at the University of Science and Technology (now KNUST), after specialising in Textiles. She furthered her education at the London College of Arts, where she obtained a Diploma in Interior Design.

Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings did not stop there; she went on to pursue a Diploma in Advanced Personnel Management from Ghana’s Management Development and Productivity Institute in 1979. At GIMPA, she received a Certificate in Development. She later attended Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, USA, where she pursued a Senior Fellow Diploma in Policy Studies.

Prior to her involvement in politics and social activism, she worked with the Ghana Tourist Board, the Union Trading Company (UTC) in Accra, and several other organizations.

As a formidable advocate for women’s rights and social justice, she founded the 31st December Women’s Movement in 1982. The influential non-governmental movement aimed at promoting women’s education, economic empowerment, and legal reforms. Through Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings’ efforts, the Intestate Succession Law (PNDCL 111) was enacted to protect the inheritance rights of widows and children.

In Ghanaian politics, she is recognized as the founder of the National Democratic Party (NDP), through which she ran for president in 2016. She was succeeded by Mohammed Frimpong, who led the party after she stepped down in 2024.

She parted ways with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2012, following her defeat to the late President John Atta Mills in the party’s 2011 flagbearer race. She was elected as the NDC’s First Vice Chairperson in 2009.

In 2018, she launched her book titled It Takes a Woman, which captures her journey in politics and advocacy. Scores of Ghanaians have poured in with their tributes following her passing.

Recently, she was seen at the Forecourt of the Jubilee House to honour the eight public servants who passed away following the helicopter crash that occurred on August 6 at Adansi in the Ashanti Region. She was also spotted during the Dote Yie funeral rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings got married to the late Jerry John Rawlings in 1977 after they both met at Achimota School. The couple had four children — three daughters and one son.

Their children include Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, a medical doctor and Member of Parliament for the Klottey Korle Constituency; Kimathi Rawlings; Yaa Asantewaa Rawlings; and Amina Rawlings. Unfortunately, Jerry John Rawlings passed away in November 2020 at the age of 73. He was confirmed dead after a short illness at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Mrs. Nana Konadu Rawlings’ death comes at a time when the country is still recovering from the loss of eight victims in the tragic military helicopter crash. The deceased included Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Human Security, Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed; Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Samuel Sarpong; and Deputy Director-General of NADMO, Samuel Aboagye.

Others included Squadron Leader Peter Analaa of the Ghana Air Force, Flying Officer Tsum Ampadu of the Ghana Air Force, and Sergeant Ernest Addo of the Ghana Air Force.

Meanwhile, investigations into the Z-9 helicopter crash have officially begun following the establishment of an investigative board, as announced by the Ministry of Defence.

The board is chaired by the National Security Coordinator, with members drawn from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

President John Mahama earlier disclosed that the flight data and cockpit voice recorders of the Z-9 Air Force helicopter had been retrieved. He made this announcement during his national address on Thursday, August 7, a day after the incident.

In the United States, the authority responsible for investigating aircraft accidents is the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB is an independent federal agency mandated by Congress to investigate every civil aviation accident in the U.S. as well as significant incidents in other modes of transportation, including railroad, transit, highway, marine, pipeline, and commercial space.

Since its establishment in 1967, the NTSB has investigated more than 153,000 aviation accidents and thousands of surface transportation events. Its mission is to determine probable causes, examine safety issues, and develop recommendations to prevent similar accidents in the future.

To date, the Board has issued more than 15,500 safety recommendations to over 2,470 recipients, with an implementation rate of 82 percent for the more than 12,700 recommendations that have been closed.

In Ghana, the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) is responsible for investigating plane crashes. On July 6, 2020, former President Nana Akufo-Addo granted executive approval for the laying before Parliament of the Aircraft Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau Bill, 2020.

The bill sought to establish an autonomous Bureau to conduct investigations into aircraft accidents and incidents in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).