Award winning musician Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Jnr, popularly known as Kwesi Arthur, over claims of libel and defamation.
The action was filed by music executive Glen Boateng and his company, has been sued by Ground Up Chale Ltd for online claims.
They are praying the court that several statements posted by the musician on social media are defamatory.
According to the statement of claim, the posts were made on Instagram and X on 21 January 2026.
The plaintiffs contend that the statements portrayed them as threatening, exploitative, and dishonest in their professional dealings with the musician.
Among the statements complained about are claims that if anything happened to the musician, Glen Boateng and the Ground Up Chale team should be held responsible, as well as allegations that he was being asked to pay 150,000 dollars to use images of himself.
The posts also accused the company of claiming ownership over his image and music since 2016, denying him income from his work, and deliberately blocking his ability to release music.
The plaintiffs maintain that the statements are false and have caused serious damage to their reputation and business interests.
They are therefore seeking a declaration from the court that the publications are libelous.
They are also asking for an order directing the musician to permanently delete the posts and all related content from his social media platforms.
In addition, they want the court to restrain him and his agents from making further defamatory publications about them.
As part of the reliefs, the plaintiffs are demanding an unqualified retraction and an unreserved apology.
They want the apology to be approved by them before publication and given the same level of prominence as the original posts.
The suit further seeks general damages of five million Ghana cedis, special damages of two million Ghana cedis for economic loss, and aggravated and exemplary damages of three million Ghana cedis. Costs, including legal fees, have also been requested.
The writ directs the defendant to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered against him in his absence.
The case was filed by Jonathan Amable of LNF Legal Advisors PRUC, who is acting as lawyer for the plaintiffs.
By: Jacob Aggrey

