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Mzbel

Also known as: Musician, Mzbel

Ghanaian musician who has performed at highlife fundraisers and cultural festivals, recently involved in public discourse over healthcare access and childhood trauma.

2026-04-272026-11-08

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Mzbel Musician, Mzbel, has disclosed that she has been raped multiple times, including during her childhood, and recounted alleged sexual advances and assaults involving some religious leaders she trusted. …

    I Was Raped As A Child In Ivory Coast – Mzbel
  3. Joy Online

    … He has also managed artistes, including Nana Yaa, D-Flex and Mzbel, and worked on events such as Ghana Meets Naija and Mzbel at 10, according to published profiles. …

    Mr Drew’s X Space outburst would not happen under my watch – NanaYaw Wiredu
  4. September 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    Mzbel Musician Mzbel has revisited her widely discussed incident at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in 2005, rejecting claims that she was raped during the episode. …

    I Was Not Raped During 2005 KNUST Stage Incident – Mzbel
  6. Daily Guide

    Mzbel Musician, Mzbel, has advised colleague Barosky not to return to Ghana, saying he could face greater financial difficulties if he comes home without a job or family support. …

    Barosky Shouldn’t Return To Ghana Now – Mzbel
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Ghanaian musician Mzbel has faced social media criticism after saying she wouldn’t mind dating a 19-year-old man if her current relationship ended. …

    Mzbel faces backlash over comments about 19-year-old man
  9. Daily Guide

    … Lamiley made a grand entrance to Nii Funny’s hit song ‘Ga Vibes,’ featuring Mzbel. …

    GMB26: Lamiley Wins First ‘Star Performer’
  10. Daily Guide

    … The night was headlined by performances from music heavyweights including D-Black, EL, Jupiter, Cina Soul, Mzbel, Gasmilla, Mix Master Garzy, and Band Masters. …

    Ga Mantse, Celebs Turn Up For ‘OobakɛExperience’
  11. July 2026
  12. Daily Guide

    Mzbel Musician, Mzbel, has responded to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after the facility appealed to her to provide information to support investigations into claims she made about the death of her sister, Laila. …

    Mzbel Defends Sister’s Death Claims
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has called on Mzbel to provide more information regarding claims she made in a social media video that her relative died because there was no bed available at the hospital. …

    Korle Bu seeks clarification from Mzbel over claims of patient death linked to bed shortage
  14. Joy Online

    The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has called on musician and media personality Mzbel to provide further information regarding claims made in a viral social media video alleging that her relative died after being unable to secure a hospital bed. …

    Korle Bu seeks clarification from Mzbel over claims relative died after being denied hospital bed
Society

Musician Mzbel discloses childhood rape in Ivory Coast

The News

Ghanaian musician Mzbel revealed on UTV's United Showbiz that she was raped multiple times as a child, including by a Senegalese man when she was between 9 and 11 years old while living in Ivory Coast, and that she experienced other sexual assaults involving armed robbers and religious leaders she trusted.

26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 26 October

  1. Musician Mzbel discloses childhood rape in Ivory Coast

    Ghanaian musician Mzbel revealed on UTV's United Showbiz that she was raped multiple times as a child, including by a Senegalese man when she was between 9 and 11 years old while living in Ivory Coast, and that she experienced other sexual assaults involving armed robbers and religious leaders she trusted.

    26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Media entrepreneur says artist training prevents social media incidents

    Media entrepreneur NanaYaw Wiredu says a recent X Space incident involving musician Mr Drew would not occur under his management because he trains artists on public communication and how to handle provocation.

    24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Mzbel denies rape claim from 2005 KNUST stage incident

    Musician Mzbel has rejected claims she was raped during a 2005 incident at KNUST, saying that after her performance she was pulled into a crowd by an unidentified person as she left the stage and passed out, but that sexual assault did not occur. She regards the incident as an accident rather than deliberate and says it does not define her.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 4 September

  1. Mzbel advises Barosky against returning to Ghana without job

    Musician Mzbel said Barosky should not return to Ghana unless he has secured employment or family support, arguing that returning without a source of income would leave him struggling. She urged Ghanaian authorities abroad to help Barosky find work abroad and advised musicians to invest earnings and plan financially while active.

    4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mzbel faces social media backlash over age-gap dating remarks

    Ghanaian musician Mzbel, 46, told media personality ZionFelix she would consider dating a 19-year-old man if her current relationship ended, saying she sees nothing wrong with the 27-year age difference. Her comments sparked online debate questioning the appropriateness of a woman in her 40s expressing romantic interest in a 19-year-old.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Lamiley wins inaugural Star Performer award in GMB26

    Lamiley, Greater Accra's representative at Ghana's Most Beautiful 2026, won the first 'Star Performer' title in the pageant's opening episode. She impressed judges with a high-energy performance celebrating Ga culture and heritage, speaking on tourism and festivals while embodying regional authenticity.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 10 August

  1. Ga Mantse attends inaugural Oobake Experience festival

    The maiden Oobake Experience, curated by Naomi Naa Borley Larbi and held at Bukom Boxing Arena, celebrated Ga culture through cuisine, live music, boxing, and art. Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II attended and commended the initiative, which featured performances from artists including D-Black, EL, Jupiter, Cina Soul, Mzbel, and Gasmilla.

    10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mzbel responds to hospital inquiry over sister's death

    Musician Mzbel has responded to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's request for information about claims that her sister Laila did not receive emergency care before her death. Mzbel said her sister was referred to Korle Bu but was turned away due to lack of available beds and died the following day without admission.

    9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Korle Bu seeks details from Mzbel on patient death claim

    Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has asked Mzbel to provide information about claims in a social media video that her relative died due to lack of available beds. The hospital says it has attempted to contact Mzbel and her family to investigate whether the patient was denied admission or asked to wait for an available bed, noting it operates under a government directive not to refuse emergency cases.

    8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Korle Bu seeks details on Mzbel's claim of relative denied bed

    Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has called on musician Mzbel to provide further information regarding her allegation that a relative died after being unable to secure a hospital bed. The hospital said it has taken the allegations seriously and is investigating, but has been unable to contact Mzbel and her family since the video surfaced.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite celebrates Ghanaian music, launches festival

    The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, held on April 25 at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, featured performances by veteran and contemporary artists and raised funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund. The event marked the official launch of a landmark Highlife Festival scheduled for October 2026 and the 'Highlife 2 the World Tour'.

    29 April 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 27 April

  1. MUSIGA hosts third highlife fundraiser, launches 2026 festival

    The Musicians Union of Ghana held its 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite on 25 April to raise funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund, featuring performances by Teacher, Mzbel, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, and others. The event announced the official launch of the Highlife Festival planned for October 2026 and the Highlife to the World Tour.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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