Criss Waddle Slams Gospel Group Alabaster Box Over GH¢15 Million Lawsuit Against Medikal
The Ghanaian music industry has been set ablaze following a controversial GH¢15 million lawsuit filed by gospel group Alabaster Box against rapper Medikal. The lawsuit, which was officially filed on April 15, 2025, accuses the award-winning rapper of unlawfully sampling their 2003 hit song ‘Akwaaba’ in his recent track ‘Welcome to Africa’ without obtaining permission or giving credit.
The case has sparked massive debate on social media and within entertainment circles, with fans, musicians, and industry stakeholders weighing in on the matter. One of the most vocal critics of the lawsuit is Criss Waddle, founder of AMG Business and former manager of Medikal.
In a strongly worded social media post Criss Waddle described the gospel group’s GH¢15 million demand as exorbitant and shocking, especially considering the financial performance of the song in question.
He [Medikal] is without doubt ready to split income or pay a decent amount, but a song that has not yet generated GH¢1,000, and you ask to be paid 15 million cedis? Why not ask to be given whatever that song generates instead of asking for $1 million,” Criss Waddle wrote.
The rapper-turned-entrepreneur went further to express his disappointment in Alabaster Box, questioning their Christian values and motives. According to him, while legal redress is acceptable, the group’s demand appears unreasonable, especially coming from gospel musicians.
Abrabor nda fɔm oo. To see Christian musicians sue their son’s age mate for money still surprises me. Mo Nyame som mpo nie, he stated in Twi.
“If they were circular musicians I would understand, but Gospel? You ask to be paid, but to ask for 15 million cedis? How much does a whole album generate? If you want to be wicked, don’t add Christianity to your identity,” he added.
While Alabaster Box is yet to officially respond to Criss Waddle’s comments, the case continues to generate buzz online, with many calling for a more amicable resolution. Some fans argue that intellectual property must be respected, while others believe the amount being requested is excessive, especially from a gospel group.
This lawsuit brings to the forefront the growing conversation around copyright, sampling, and compensation in Ghana’s music industry. It also raises important questions about the balance between protecting creative work and upholding Christian values, particularly for gospel musicians.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the music community and fans alike await further updates to see how this high-profile case will be resolved.