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Asa demands 300 million naira from Tempoe & Joeboy over copyright infringement

Asa demands 300 million naira from Tempoe & Joeboy over copyright infringement

According to the letter, the Lawyers representing Asa stated that the song’s composition was created by Asa in a recording session with Tempoe which took place on 22nd, September 2020. It further stated their client didn’t grant permission for Joeboy and Tempoe to utilize said composition. Asa’s lawyers demanded that …

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Twitter fight regarding copyright infringement between Oxlade and Melvitto

Twitter fight regarding copyright infringement between Oxlade and Melvitto

Nigerian UK-based multi-talented artist Melvitto recently got involved in a public disagreement with Afrobeats sensation Oxlade over the release of a new single. Details: Melvitto recently released a new EP he called ‘Overdose’ and included in the 6-track EP is single titled ‘Folasade’ which features Oxlade. Controversy has surrounded the song’s inclusion …

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Music producer Tempoe takes Asa, P.Priime, others to court over copyright issues [Pulse Exclusive Report]

Music producer Tempoe takes Asa, P.Priime, others to court over copyright issues [Pulse Exclusive Report]

Details: The order was instituted over two songs, ‘IDG’ featuring Grammy-winning superstar, Wizkid, and ‘Love Me or Give Me Red Wine.’ Both songs were released as part of Asa’s 12-track fifth studio album, V. It is alleged that Tempoe originally produced the two songs. But when an agreement could not …

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Timi Dakolo Knocks APC For Copyright Violation Of His Intellectual Property At Presidential Primary

Timi Dakolo

Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, has slammed the All Progressives Congress for using his song without his permission. Timi Dakolo’s hit song, ‘Great Nation’ was played at a point during the presidential primaries of the ruling party on Tuesday night. Displeased with the act, Timi Dakolo in a post on Twitter …

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