Mzbel Addresses Afia Schwarzenegger's Allegations About Castro Being Her Son Adepa's Father
- Mzbel, in a video, addressed Afia Schwarzenegger's allegations about Castro being her son Adepa's father
- The musician noted that she gave birth to her son, Adepa, six years after she and Castro became friends
- Mzbel said there was nothing that could force her to share the true identity of Adepa's biological father
- YEN.com.gh spoke with a counsellor to get his opinion on how much public back-and-forth can affect a child's psychology.
Controversial Ghanaian musician Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known as Mzbel, has finally addressed recent allegations from her former friend, Afia Schwarzenegger, about her son Aaron Adepa Amoah's paternity.
Source: Instagram
In a recent TikTok live session, Schwarzenegger alleged that the late musician Castro, who mysteriously disappeared in 2014, was the father of the boy.
Interacting with her followers, Afia Schwar played one of Mzbel's hit tracks, Yopoo, which features Castro, when she paused to drop the unsolicited information.
Mzbel denies Schwar's claims about her son
Weeks after Schwar's video, the 16 Years hitmaker has denied claims that the late musician Castro, who mysteriously disappeared in 2014, was the father of her son.
Speaking in an interview, Mzbel noted that she last saw Castro after they joined other notable Ghanaian musicians to compose a tribute song for the late Ghanaian musical group Buk Bak member Ronnie Coaches, who sadly passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra from a heart attack on November 21, 2013.
The veteran hiplife musician noted that she gave birth to her son Adepa years after her friendship with Castro Da Destroyer and other musicians from her era collapsed. She said the Toffee hitmaker was still alive when she welcomed her son into the world.
She said:
"The last time I saw Castro was when Ronnie Coaches died and we got together to record a tribute song. I never saw him again. I gave birth to Adepa six years after my friendship with Castro and other colleagues ended. Castro was alive when Adepa was born."
Mzbel said she had no idea why Afia Schwarzenegger and others would assume that the late Castro was the biological father of her son, Aaron Adepa Amoah.
Source: Instagram
The veteran musician questioned why people would enquire about the identity of her son's father. According to her, people who openly flaunted their romantic relationships on social media did not have happy endings with their partners.
Mzbel noted that her relationship with her son's biological father did not concern the public and that she did not want to intrude in his life because of his association with her and her child.
The Awoso Me hitmaker said there was nothing that could force her to share the true identity of Adepa's biological father with the Ghanaian public.
Mzbel noted that her son Adepa knew his real father and had a good relationship with him. She said her son was very intelligent and would not share his father's identity in public.
Mzbel's son, also known on social media as Okomfo Black, was born in 2013 and was outdoored at a baby christening service held at the Doxa Temple of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Accra.
Below is the video of Mzbel addressing Afia Schwarzenegger's allegations:
Mzbel's response to Afia's allegations stirs reactions
Mzbel's interview and the clarification about Afia Schwar's claims got many of her admirers giving her thumbs up. YEN.com.gh has gathered some reactions from social media users below:
Gifty said Afia Schwar was jealous of Mzbel:
"Afia Schwarzenegger is just jealous of Mzbel. She's playing hard to get her attention. Mzbel should continue to ignore her."
serwaatic asked Mzbel not to worry:
"Don't worry wai Miss, na mi kraaa I don't understand hmmm mpo, asem nii."
Delali Jemima described the singer as a wise woman:
"Wise woman ampa."
userOheba2 admired Mzbel's wisdom:
"Woman of wisdom."
How public disputes about child paternity affect children
Following the comments people are making about this issue and how it has gained public scrutiny. YEN.com.gh reached out to Dr Kingsley Owusu, a counsellor who specialises children psychological well-being.
According to him, public scrutiny of a child's paternity often has serious psychological effects on the child. This can lead to an identity crisis, and low self-esteem among others.
"Public disputes about a child's paternity, especially when played out in the media, can have serious psychological effects on the child. Constant public scrutiny, rumors, and negative attention can lead to identity confusion, emotional distress, and low self-esteem." he said
"A child growing up in such an environment may struggle with feelings of embarrassment, anxiety, and social isolation, especially if peers or the public engage in discussions about their personal life." he added.
Mzbel complains about NDC political appointment snub
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Mzbel complained after she was snubbed by President John Mahama.
The veteran musician expressed disappointment with the NDC after she was not considered for a political appointment.
Mzbel also shared that she did not like public criticism and would have rejected an appointment if she had been offered one.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
