Nigerian Artists may be innocent of some things, not just Copyright Infringement as some of them constantly find themselves being accused of stealing other people’s work.

Plagiarism has almost completely taken over the music industry, as artists see copying other people’s intellectual property as no big problem. Some argue that it is inescapable because a piano has only so many notes and a guitar has only so many chord configurations.

Others, on the other hand, will swear blind that stealing, ripping, robbing, and snatching a riff, melody, or tone from another artist’s music is categorically unacceptable.

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In this article, Mp3bullet.ng highlights well-known artists whose identities have been dragged through the mud after being accused of Copyright Infringement.

Wizkid vs Tony Tetulia

Wizkid, a Nigerian music sensation, is on this list after being accused of song theft years ago. Wizkid was hit with a 30 million Naira lawsuit by renowned singer Tony Tetuila in December 2019. Wizkid and DJ Tunez allegedly copied content from Tony’s “Fefe N’efe” music and used it in their “Gbese” single, according to the lawsuit.

2Baba vs Blackface

This was the biggest of all song theft cases in Nigerian music history.

Former Plantashun Boiz members 2face and Blackface have been at odds for a long time over copyright problems. The immensely hit ‘African Queen,’ for which 2face received fame, is said to have been composed by Blackface. However, 2face later paid Blackface royalties from the song.

Blackface later accused 2Baba again of also denying him credit in the song ‘Let Somebody Love You’ which they both wrote together in their days as Plantashun Boiz. 2face later featured American singer, Bridget Kelly in the song, and included it in his The Ascension album.

Tiwa Savage vs Danny Young

In 2019, Danny Young filed a N200 million copyright suit against Savage for her 2018 song, ‘One’, which he claimed she copied from his 2009 single, “Oju Tiwon”.

In the suit, he sought a declaration that by copying, performing, and distributing literary work and music lyrics authored and owned by him without lawful authority, the defendants have infringed on his copyright.

Later that same year, in an update to the story, Danny Young revealed that they have settled out of court. He made this known on his Instagram page.

Davido vs Password

Davido, the Omo Baba Olowo singer, was accused of copyright infringement in 2013 by an up-and-coming artist, Password, who claimed he stole the premise and lyrics of the song “Gobe.”

According to reports, Password had initially released Gobe in 2011 but didn’t make a hit. It was later reported that Davido bought the song from Password for 500 thousand Naira.

Mr. P of P-square v Henry Knight

In 2018, an upcoming singer, Henry Knight via his Instagram page posted a message accusing Peter Okoye of plagiarizing and duplicating his song without giving proper credit.

Henry Knight accused Peter Okoye (Mr. P) of lifting content from his song, Ebeano, without proper credit.

The musician vented his frustrations on Instagram, blaming major artists of hindering the development of up-and-coming artists.

Henry Knight played both songs side by side with his lengthy caption to expose Mr. P’s apparent attempt to duplicate his hook (chorus). Mr. P, on the other hand, never mentioned the incident in public. It’s supposed that they’ve worked out their differences in private.

Simi, Jaywon vs Victor Uwaifo

In November 2017, legendary artist and one-time Commissioner for Arts and Culture in Edo State, Sir Victor Uwaifo, accused Jaywon and Simi of remixing his song “Joromi” without his consent.

In an interview with Vanguard, Sir Victor Uwaifo stated that he would prefer not to take both of them to court for not getting permission from him before remixing the song as the original composer, but that he wishes they had done the right thing.

The legendary singer later sued Simi at the federal high court for N50 million. They must have settled in private because nothing was heard ever again of the issue.

Timi Dakolo vs Majek Fashek

in July 2016, Majek Fashek threatened to sue Timi Dakolo for remaking his song titled ‘Send Down The Rain’ in 2013 without his permission.

The iconic reggae singer told Punch Newspaper that The Voice Nigeria judge Timi Dakolo infringed on his copyright law by stealing his legendary classic Send Down the Rain song in 2013.

He called him a sub-par artiste and compared him to his peers, fellow The Voice Nigeria coach 2Baba, Wizkid and Olamide.

“I felt bad when I learnt that he worked on my song without my consent. He did not even give me credit. He is a very bad artiste and he took advantage of the circumstance that I was facing during that time. The song is not a normal song; it is a spiritual hit song. Timi Dakolo does not know how I suffered to get that song. I fasted for seven days before I got that song. I partook in three days ‘white’ fasting before the song came to me. Timi Dakolo did not go through that. I did not fight him because I do not have time. Let God judge us,” he said.

Timi Dakolo responded to the allegations on his Instagram page, saying he rightfully paid Majek’s manager for the rights to remake the song, and he even has the receipts to prove it.

“MY PEOPLE IT TRULY SADDENS ME TO SEE SUCH… I ALWAYS TRY TO DO THINGS RIGHTLY AND LAWFULLY… I PAID HIS MANAGER TO REMAKE THE SONG,I GOT MY INVOICE…I EVEN MENTIONED TO HIM DURING OUR REHEARSALS AT THE HEADIES.. SO HONESTLY I DONT UNDERSTAND THIS WRITE UP… OGA MAJEK FASHEK..I RESPECT AND LOVE YOU…YOUR VOICE GIVES LIFE TO LYRICS… YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST MUSICIANS I KNOW..GOD BLESS YOU..”

Tekno vs Danfo Drivers

In 2018, The pair of Mountain Black and Mad Melon (real names Jimoh Olotu and Omeofa Oghene respectively), of the ‘Danfo Drivers’ fame accused producer and artiste, Tekno of sampling one of their songs without permission.

In an interview with Wazobia TV, the duo said that Tekno’s song titled ‘Jogodo’ is a sample of their 2008 song titled ‘Kpolongo’.

They also said during the interview that they came to Lagos to hunt for Tekno and collect the money/royalties he owes them for sampling their song without permission.

However, days later, a high-powered meeting was set up at the residence of a successful socialite and entrepreneur where the issue was said to have been resolved.

A source, who was at the meeting revealed that Tekno known for his peaceful nature apologised to the ‘Danfo Drivers’ and gave them a substantial amount of money as compensation.

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Kcee vs Jude Nnam

In 2021, the social media was agog with the news of a court case instituted against ‘Limpopo’ crooner and Five Stars records artiste, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo better known as Kcee, over alleged copyright infringement of ‘Som Too Chukwu’, a 2001 track by Jude Nnam, Nigerian music composer and performer.

Jude Nnam had, in the suit alleged that Kcee copied his lyrics for his 2021 Okwesili Eze Group-assisted single titled ‘Cultural Praise Vol 1’.

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The Street talented artist Omolalomi popularly Known as Portable is the new trending Nigerian artist and talk of the street with a smash hit single Zaazu Zeh.

However, Portable has been in the music industry for some years before his final breakthrough and proper recognition from top singers like Olamide.

It wasn’t an easy journey for him on the street, Portable was introduced to Olamide by Poco Lee who showed him a video of him and immediately, Olamide picked interest and called up to make a song titled ‘Zaazu Zeh’ the next day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI6g-g8xG68

Habeeb Okikiola is one of the most recent additions to Nigeria’s indigenous rap industry.

Portable Omolalomi is the moniker by which the Yoruba-born rapper, singer, and songwriter are known in the industry.

Portable, who has been recording music for a while, just reached gold with the smash tune Zazuu Zeh, which he collaborated on with Poco Lee and Olamide

The song, which is topping the table of several music charts in the country, has thrust Portable into the limelight and made him be liked by lovers of indigenous rap in the country

Quick Biography Recap

Portable Omolalomi was born on the 12th of March 1994 in the ancient city of Abeokuta. A week after his birth, he was named Habeeb Okikiola.

A native of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria, he was born to the Yoruba family of Mr and Mrs Okikiola.

Portable Omolalomi and his siblings were raised in Abeokuta city by their parents and adhered to the Muslim faith just like their father and mother.

Growing up in Abeokuta meant that Portable Omolalomi became well versed in the Yoruba language from an early age, as it was the medium by which he communicated with his parents, friends in school and in the neighbourhood, and extended family members.

While he was still in elementary school, he became influenced by rap songs by American artists which he listened via his father’s audio cassette player.

He admired these artists and started composing rap songs whenever he felt inspired to do so.

However, with the rise of indigenous rap artists like Lord Of Ajasa, Dagrin, Danny Young, Olamide, QDot, CDQ, he decided to switch to Yoruba rap, and he was motivated to become a professional musician.

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Nigerian singer, Danny Young releases a brand new masterpiece titled Joju.

He teams up with Yorubadboi Music frontier, Qdot in making this jam.

Likewise, the single is a track off his oncoming album planned to be released later in the year.

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Listen and enjoy on YouTube!

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Recently some artists washed off their dirty pants and narrated how their career went down the slop from being a hot cake in the music scene to having a struggling career a perfect example is an artist like Terry G who bike into limelight sometimes a year or two before the likes of Olamide and Wizkid. One would have thought that he will be a music don in the next few years but all of a sudden their career goes off the drain.

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• Lord of Ajasa Fe nu So

One of the artists who fell from grace is Fe nu so crooner, Lord of Ajasa seeming to have series of collaborations with 9ice and other then trending artists, Lord of Ajasa did not last long in the music scene.

•  AY.com ft Terry G- Pass Me Your Love

Another artist whose career did not stand the test of time is AY.com. Pass Me Your Love which used to be  a party banger

• Jhybo ft Cynthia Morgan – Ejo Le fe Ro

On the list is a badass rapper Jhybo track with currently trending female rapper Cynthia morgan. Released in 2010 under Bay Production label, the rap was arguably one of the best rap songs at that time with Cynthia Morgan putting in her Jamaican feel into the rap track. Jhybo who is supposed to be amongst the A list rappers we have now is currently where on the list of Nigerian top 10 rappers.

• Adol – Orin

Another track that is worthy to be on this list is Orin from Adol. the song which became the jingle of every radio station was an inspirational track that trended between 2010 and 2015. the sensational singer who went further to release other tracks was unable to gather as much attention and audience for the other tracks like he did Orin.

https://youtu.be/e3x_vE3wuqc

• Viktoh – Me and My Guys

Former YBNL man Viktoh is another artist that is worthy to be on this list with his Track Me and My Guys’. While some YBNL fans believed his career has not been blossoming because he left YBNL, others believe that He was not just talented enough. However,some are still of the opinion that YBNL label does not know how to groom artists to be indecent. Whatever the case may be One would have expected Viktoh to be on the same level as Adekunle Gold. but the reverse  is the case as the Victor we hear now is Victor AD.

• Danny Young – Oju Tiwon

Also meant to be on this list is one of 2010 sensations Danny Young. Oju ti ti won which stands as one of the best party banger released in 2009, Oju ti Tiwon shook the music industry so much as you hardly visited a party without them playing the track. Tipped to be the next big thing in the music scene alongside Klever J and K Solo failed to fulfil the production of many as they didn’t last long in the music scene.

• Klever Jay- Koni Koni Love

Another Artist who shook the music scene with his song but did not last long to bring another hit song was Klever Jay Koni Koni Love. The song which was the life of every party was loved by many Nigerian music lovers.

• Terry G – Free Madness

Another artist that is worthy to be on this list is our very own free madness crooner Terry G. Famous for his freestyle, and other hit songs released between 2008 and 2010, one would have easily predicted that Terry G as at 2020 would be a music don like Olamide, Davido and Wizkid however, the reverse is the case as the free madness crooner is struggling to revive his career with his new release Adura.

• May D – Sound Track

Also on this list is a song from the Ile Ijo crooner Mr May D. Sound track was a hit that rocked every DJ’s turntable as it made music lovers shake body.

• Cynthia Morgan – I’m Taken

Topping this list is song from currently trending artists, Cynthia Morgan with her 2014 release I’m Taken. Cynthia who became the talk of social media after her live Instagram session with Tunde Ednut revealed how her Record label ruined her music career. According to her then-boss stripped her of everything she could use to make it musically. However, a jar of hope has sprung up for her as artists have pledged to help her rise again.

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Toke Makinwa advised that single men should date women in their tax bracket so as to avoid telling stories that touch, she added that they should stop calling women gold diggers when they don’t have anything themselves.

Danny Young responding to her tweet slammed Toke Makinwa saying that she is misleading young girls with her advice.

“Toke Makinwa stop misleading our young girls! A relationship is not a business transaction. Stop belittling d women. Don’t be a gender racist.why are u also not making examples with successful women way dey date struggling men way get potential, way be say na dem dey help lift d men. Dem no be women too? U fine pass dem? why must a man pay for your body and u dey form independent woman? I don’t care what u call it, fuck and pay na Ashawo!”

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Danny Young dishes out Money Power Respect music video

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Beatkilla Records, Danny Young releases the official music video to his latest single titled ‘Money Power Respect‘

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Nigerian musician Ajibola Danldi filed a 205 million Naira lawsuit against fellow singer; Tiwatope savage for copyright infringement.

This lawsuit was filed on the 13th of February 2019. It is labeled FHC/L/CS/230/2019 and was pending before Justice Mohammed Liman. The court finally fixed the date to be November 5th, 2019.

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Danny Young prayed the court for N205 million in damages against Tiwa Savage for allegedly, using his Musical work titled ‘One’ without lawful authority.

Danny, however, didn’t stop there, he also sued her record label as at then; Mavin records, which was founded by Don Jazzy.

He is also claiming N5 million as cost of action, as well as demanding an account for profits accrued to the defendants from the use of the infringing musical work.

Danny claimed that his, Creative Legal, sued Tiwa and her record label for allegedly unlawfully copying his (Danny Young’s) 2009 single,” Oju Ti won”, in her 2018 single titled “One”

Tiwa Savage’s song”One” was produced by Killertunez and co-written by Wale turner.

In a video posted on his Instagram page at the time, the singer made an effort to show similarities between the two records.

However, he was bashed by Tiwa’s fans who accused him of seeking attention.

Danny also claimed that he reached out to Tiwa Savage, but was snubbed by her. This caused him to take legal action.

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For now, all we can do it wait for the trial.

However, it would have been much better if the issue was settled amicably at the earlier stage.

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Following the social media uproar that got everyone’s attention as regards filing a copyright notice against Tiwa Savage – One.

Danny young returns in style. He comes the much anticipated brand new single by Danny Young. He calls this one “Money Power Respect”. It is a motivational song that keeps you heading for your goals regardless of your present situation. This is a Jam.!

Listen Money Power Respect Mp3 by Danny Young below!

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Danny Young is back with the remix of his recently released party banger titled Big Alhaji. This remix features Slimcase. The track shows Danny Young’s versatility being able to perfectly flow with the Shaku Shaku trend of music. Song was produced by Danny Young himself. Listen and enjoy.

Kogboge wa ole gboge lo, olowo gbayawo ole, ay n seru e, Big alhaji ko si kekere alhaji, sare so pe koba, Ise taye koba, olorun maje arala koba o, Awon temi ni unilag, babcock.

Listen to Big Alhaji by Danny Young ft Slimcase Below

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After his massive come back song titled Coded, Danny Young has decided to promptly serve his fans with a party banger in the shaku shaku style. This song is a certified hit and will definitely make you move your body in a shaku shaku way. Tittle is BIG ALHAJI…

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Danny Young drops his valentine song titled BISOLA which is his first R&B single after his last album.Song was recorded in the early hours of today. Nice tune for the ladies. listen and enjoy.

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