Ghanaian musician and entrepreneur Mzbel has sparked conversations about motherhood after revealing that, with the knowledge and experience she has acquired over the years, she probably would not have chosen to have children.

The singer, who is a mother of two, made the revelation during an interview with entertainment personality ZionFelix on his Uncut Show, where she openly discussed the realities, responsibilities and challenges associated with raising children.

Describing childbirth as a “scam”, Mzbel questioned why people would bring children into a world where they would eventually have to struggle to survive and meet basic needs.

According to her, one of her biggest concerns is the uncertainty of life and the possibility of parents dying unexpectedly, leaving their children to navigate the world without the care, protection and guidance they need.

“Knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t have had children. Childbirth is the biggest scam. Why bring children into this world only for them to come and suffer?” she said.

Mzbel explained that although parents may work hard to acquire wealth and properties for their children, financial provision alone does not necessarily guarantee their future well-being.

During the conversation, ZionFelix suggested that parents could make adequate financial arrangements by leaving money and properties behind for their children in the event of their death.

However, the musician maintained that money without proper parental guidance could still leave children vulnerable, particularly when they are too young to make responsible decisions.

She argued that even leaving more than GH¢100,000 for children may not be enough if there is nobody available to guide them on how to manage their lives and resources.

The singer further disclosed that her current perspective has changed significantly from what she believed before becoming a mother.

She indicated that she no longer encourages people to have children, although she was quick to acknowledge that motherhood and childbirth could be fulfilling experiences for others.

Mzbel stressed that her position was a personal opinion and that she respected people who considered having children a beautiful and rewarding experience.

“If it’s beautiful for you, it’s beautiful for you. You don’t have to follow what I follow. I may be crazy,” she added.

Mzbel’s Earlier Struggles to Have a Second Child

Interestingly, Mzbel’s latest comments come against the background of her previously disclosed struggles to have her second child.

The musician had earlier spoken about undergoing several fertility treatments, including expensive medical procedures and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), in her attempt to conceive again.

She revealed that after the medical interventions proved unsuccessful, she followed a recommendation to try herbal medication and eventually became pregnant after approximately three to four months.

Mzbel, who welcomed her daughter at the age of 44, previously described the experience as an exciting moment after years of hoping to have another child.

Her latest reflections therefore offer a different perspective on motherhood, highlighting how personal experiences and changing circumstances can influence one’s outlook on parenthood.

Despite her reservations, the singer’s comments have opened up another conversation about the responsibilities of raising children, financial security, parental guidance and the uncertainties that come with bringing new lives into the world.