Popular Ghanaian musician and entrepreneur Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, widely known as Mzbel, has shared a deeply emotional experience involving the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
In a video sighted by ONEKINGMULTIMEDIA on Monday, October 27, 2025, following the passing of the former First Lady, Mzbel opened up about an embarrassing encounter that left a lasting emotional mark on her.
According to Mzbel, during the 2016 political campaign, she made several public statements without fully understanding the sensitivity of political communication at the time. She believes those comments may have offended Mrs. Rawlings, who was known for her strong views and bold political stance.
Recounting the incident, Mzbel said she once attended a birthday celebration for the late former President Jerry John Rawlings at the National Theatre in Accra. Filled with excitement, she approached the former president to greet him and take a photograph. However, her cheerful moment turned into public embarrassment.
“I saw Papa J and I was so excited. I went to embrace him for a photograph and she pushed me away. It was very embarrassing… the biggest yawa of my life,” she revealed in the video.
Mzbel added that she later learned the former First Lady had been displeased with her earlier comments during the campaign period, reportedly describing them as “too much” and “not making sense.”
Reflecting on the encounter, the “16 Years” hitmaker said the moment taught her an important lesson about public speech, respect, and political maturity, expressing regret for any hurt her past words may have caused.
The passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has sparked a wave of tributes from across Ghana and beyond. She was celebrated as a pioneering advocate for women’s rights, founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, and a formidable political figure who left an indelible mark on Ghana’s democracy.
Mrs. Rawlings reportedly passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Her death has been described as a great loss to the nation, with many Ghanaians honouring her legacy as a trailblazer, mentor, and fearless leader who stood firmly for gender equality and empowerment.
