Ghanaian musician Mzbel has revealed the emotional struggles she endures due to persistent trolling and false allegations on social media.
In a heartfelt confession during a live interaction with fans, the “16 Years” hitmaker shared how her decision to remain silent on certain issues in the past has left her deeply hurt.
“I cry all the time, and lately, I’ve been crying more than before because of things I didn’t respond to,” Mzbel admitted.
“Now it hurts because people still use those things to attack me. It’s painful. Recently, the same thing happened, and I had to go live to address it, especially the insults. I am human with feelings, and if these things hurt me, I may respond in anger.”
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As a veteran in the Ghanaian entertainment industry, Mzbel explained that the relentless nature of social media attacks often comes from individuals who hide behind their screens to spew negativity.
She lamented the lack of respect and understanding displayed by some trolls, many of whom she believes do not appreciate the challenges public figures face.
“Sometimes, you can check the social media pages of these people, and they’re not even worth the attention. I am way older than some of them, but because they think you are a celebrity, they can talk to you anyhow,” she said.
Mzbel also used the opportunity to highlight the broader impact of online trolling on women in the entertainment industry.
Reflecting on how several female artists, including Raquel and Kaakie, exited the limelight prematurely, she noted that constant criticism and harassment often make it unbearable for many to continue.
“There are a lot of girls in our industry who have dropped out because of the trolls they constantly receive on social media,” she explained. “Look at people like Raquel and Kaakie, they dropped out because of the same issue.”
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