Entertainment pundit Vida Adutwumwaa has called on gospel group, Alabaster Box, to increase their demands in their ongoing dispute with rapper Medikal over alleged intellectual property infringement.
The controversy stems from Medikal’s use of what is believed to be a signature chant or phrase originally popularized by Alabaster Box.
The gospel group reportedly asked the rapper to cease using their material without proper credit or compensation.
Speaking on the issue, Vida expressed disappointment in Medikal’s response to the concerns raised by Alabaster Box, describing his conduct as “disrespectful.”
She pointed out that Medikal’s unapologetic stance reflects a broader disregard for creatives who rely on their intellectual property for a livelihood.
“Not everyone can make quick money in Ghana—that’s why the Alabaster guys feel their intellectual property should work for them,” she said.
She drew parallels between Medikal’s reaction and how he once responded with fury to a TV3 segment involving Sarkodie, highlighting the irony in his dismissive attitude towards Alabaster Box.
“If you’re angry, you react, but you’ve used someone’s property without acknowledging them and now you’re telling them how to respond? It doesn’t make sense,” Vida argued.
