An Adenta District Court has formally taken up a defamation suit involving singer and entrepreneur Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, known publicly as Mzbel, and self-styled prophet Fire Oja, as the matter moves into full judicial consideration.
The two appeared before the court for the first time on Friday, January 30, 2025, following allegations that comments circulated on social media had harmed the musician’s reputation. The appearance marked the official opening of the case.
Shortly after the hearing, Mzbel shared details of the proceedings online, disclosing that Fire Oja had been granted bail in the sum of GHS 50,000 with two sureties. She explained that her decision to take the matter to court was driven by the need to defend both her name and her work.
In her post, she wrote: “Today, I appeared before the court in relation to a defamation matter arising from statements made about me on social media. The court proceedings went smoothly. The accused, Fire Oja, was granted bail in the sum of GHS 50,000, with two sureties. This matter is currently before the court, and I have full confidence in the judicial process. I initiated this action to protect my name, reputation, and professional work.
Out of respect for the court, I will not be making further comments on the substance of the case at this time. I kindly ask the media and the public to allow the legal process to take its course. Thank you.”
The lawsuit follows earlier developments in which Mzbel revealed that Fire Oja had been picked up by the police over statements she described as untrue and damaging. She said the action came after she lodged a formal complaint, adding that the prophet was cooperating with investigators.
According to Mzbel, Fire Oja went beyond acceptable commentary by making false claims, including remarks linked to a video where he suggested she had been hospitalized after what he described as a spiritual or soul travel experience. She has firmly dismissed those assertions.
While Fire Oja later publicly denied being arrested, Mzbel insisted in an interview with ZionFelix that he was taken into custody. She repeated after the court sitting, in a separate video message, that the lawsuit is about clearing her name and safeguarding her reputation, which ultimately led her to seek redress through the courts.
