Ghanaian gospel accapella group Alabaster Box says it remains determined to pursue its copyright infringement case against rapper Medikal, even as legal proceedings stretch on.

The group, which filed a lawsuit in April 2025, accuses the rapper of using portions of their song Akwaaba without authorisation in his track Welcome to Africa.

Months after the suit was filed, members say the matter is still before the courts and moving through the legal system.

Speaking during an interview on Okay FM on February 10, 2026, Alabaster Box revealed that initial efforts to serve Medikal personally with court documents proved unsuccessful.

As a result, the court approved an alternative method of service, allowing the legal papers to be delivered through substitute means, including digital platforms.

According to the group, that process has now been completed, clearing the way for the case to proceed.

“We tried several times to reach him directly but couldn’t,” the group explained.

“The court gave us permission to use another method to serve him.

That has been done, and now we are allowing the law to take its course.”

Alabaster Box also recounted attempts to resolve the issue privately before resorting to legal action.

They said they initially contacted Medikal’s team after noticing similarities between the two songs, but were redirected to an intermediary.

Once their lawyer stepped in to handle discussions, communication allegedly broke down.

“They stopped engaging with us the moment they realised our representative was a lawyer,” the group claimed.

Despite the challenges, the musicians say they are not seeking conflict but fairness and respect for their intellectual property.

They stressed that they are prepared to accept whatever decision the court ultimately makes.

“We just want the right thing to be done.

When the court rules, we will respect it,” they said.

In the suit, Alabaster Box argues that key elements of Welcome to Africa, including parts of the melody and lyrics, closely mirror the opening section of Akwaaba.

Their legal team has demanded the removal of the song from all platforms and is seeking financial compensation.

The group is asking for GHS10 million in general damages and an additional GHS5 million in exemplary damages, citing reputational harm and unauthorised use of their work.

As the case unfolds, both parties now await the court’s next steps in what could become a landmark dispute over music copyright in Ghana’s entertainment industry.