Singer Beautiful Nubia accuses BBO, Ayefele of stealing melodies from his song

Allegations of Copying Emerge in Nigerian Gospel Music Scene

Segun Akinlolu, known professionally as Beautiful Nubia, has accused fellow gospel musicians Yinka Ayefele and a newcomer identified as BBO of allegedly copying the melody of his song “Seven Lifes.”

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Beautiful Nubia claimed that Ayefele’s 2012 track “My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti)” and BBO’s recent release “Amin” both borrow melodies from his original work without authorization.

“There was Yinka Ayefele with ‘My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti)’ in 2012 and now someone called BBO with ‘Amin’ this year. Both stole their melodies from our original song ‘Seven Lifes,’” he wrote.

The veteran musician, noted for his distinctive sound and cultural storytelling, raised broader concerns about copyright infringement in the gospel music sector. He questioned the respect for intellectual property among Nigerian artists, particularly those in the gospel genre.

“When will Nigerians, especially the so-called gospel musicians, learn to respect copyright?” he asked.

His comments have rekindled discussions regarding intellectual property rights and originality within Nigeria’s music industry. Beautiful Nubia also urged fellow musicians to respect copyright laws and avoid infringing on the creative works of others.

As of this report, neither Ayefele nor BBO has publicly responded to the allegations.

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