"I am glad I am no longer friends with Tornado, his friendship is toxic': Mzbel

Mzbel Explains Absence from Tornado's Mother's Funeral

Mzbel recently shared why she did not attend the funeral of Nana Tornado’s mother. She revealed that she and Tornado are no longer friends.

The singer stated that she cut ties with him after he made negative comments about her and her brand. Mzbel expressed relief over ending their friendship, which she described as toxic. She felt uncomfortable around him for some time.

Tornado's mother, Mrs. Beatrice Akuorkor Wood, passed away in January 2025. Her funeral took place on March 22 in Tema and was attended by many celebrities. Mrs. Wood was 75 years old and left behind five children, including Tornado.

Mzbel was absent from the funeral due to her decision to end the friendship with Tornado. She mentioned that his comments confirmed her feelings about their toxic relationship.

In 2023, Tornado accused Mzbel of embarrassing him publicly but they reconciled later that year. Social media users reacted to Mzbel's comments about Tornado, with mixed opinions.

Some supported her decision while others criticized her for discussing it now. Meanwhile, Tornado has shared experiences from his childhood and his religious upbringing, highlighting family pressures he faced growing up.