Ghanaian rapper Medikal is being sued by the famous Acappella group Alabaster Box for copyright infringement regarding his new song “Welcome to Africa.”

The group claims Medikal sampled their hit song “Akwaaba” without permission.

According to Alabaster Box, the first 10 seconds of “Welcome to Africa” are nearly identical to their original song “Akwaaba,” suggesting that Medikal deliberately used their work.

They also point out that the use of the word “Akwaaba” in both the title and lyrics of Medikal's song shows he was clearly aware of their music.

The group further accuses Medikal of aggressively promoting and distributing the song across major streaming platforms like YouTube, Audiomack, Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay, deepening the infringement.

Through their legal team, Alabaster Box has demanded that "Welcome to Africa" be immediately removed from all digital and physical platforms.

They also want all marketing, performances, and sales related to the song to cease, and for any contracts tied to its production and distribution to be terminated.

In addition to halting the promotion of the song, the group is requesting a full financial breakdown of the revenue earned from it, as well as the names of all individuals or companies involved in its promotion or distribution.

If their demands are not met, Alabaster Box says they will take the matter to court, where they will seek an injunction to stop the song's use and request that all copies be destroyed.

They are also asking for compensation for the unauthorized use of their work, additional damages for willful copyright infringement, and reimbursement of legal fees.

As of now, neither Medikal nor his management has responded to the allegations.