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Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known as the musician Mzbel, has candidly shared her disillusionment with traditional spiritual interventions, specifically the act of cursing. Speaking during the September 19, 2026, edition of UTV’s United Showbiz, the veteran Ghanaian artist revealed that she has abandoned the practice after finding it to be an exercise in futility. Mzbel explained that her previous attempts to seek spiritual retribution against those who had wronged her resulted only in a significant drain on her personal resources without yielding the intended results.
The singer’s spiritual journey was sparked by a major financial betrayal involving Janice Inez Mensah, a UK-based Ghanaian. Mzbel alleged that Mensah defrauded her of a staggering GH 1.2 million, a loss that prompted her to seek justice beyond the conventional legal system. In her quest for vengeance, Mzbel disclosed that she traveled extensively, making multiple trips to the Northern Region of Ghana and crossing the border into Benin. These locations are traditionally associated with potent spiritual shrines, yet Mzbel noted that despite her persistence and the numerous times she attempted to invoke curses, her efforts failed to produce any impact on the target.
Through these experiences, Mzbel has come to view the practice of invoking spirits for harm as an ineffective use of one's life and resources. She described the process as a total "waste of time, money, and energy," suggesting that the effort spent on such spiritual endeavors is better directed elsewhere. Her testimony on national television serves as a rare admission from a high-profile figure regarding the limitations of traditional spiritual warfare, which remains a deeply rooted belief in many segments of Ghanaian society.
By sharing her story, Mzbel highlights the complex intersection of personal grievance and traditional belief systems within the modern entertainment industry. Her decision to speak out about the failure of these rituals marks a notable departure from her previous public stances and provides a provocative look at how public figures navigate financial loss and the pursuit of justice. As she moves forward, Mzbel’s reflections suggest a pivot toward more practical approaches to conflict resolution, leaving behind the rituals she once believed would provide closure.