Blackface Sues Wizkid, Banky W Over Alleged Song Theft

Nigerian singer Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, better known as Blackface, has sued Wizkid and Banky W over alleged song theft.

Blackface made the revelation via a post on his Instagram page, saying they stole his song in 2011 and there’s clear evidence to prove it.

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According to Blackface, a song on Wizkid’s 2011 debut ‘Superstar’ album titled ‘Slow Whine’, is a reproduction of ‘Like The Way’, a record released in April 2010.

He said: “I have remained quiet while my name has been dragged in the mud the past few years. Some of Nigeria’s biggest artists have infringed on my copyrights but I always restricted myself to speaking out against this in the media.

“Maybe because I always felt that music is an art and not really a business where you bring in lawyers and all that. That’s why I couldn’t believe when I was sued for N50m by the same people who stole my intellectual property.

“I have nothing personal against Wizkid & Banky, in fact I can say I groove to both their music, but the fact is that they stole my song in 2011 and there’s clear evidence to prove it. We’ll allow the Court to decide.”

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I just filed so you will get served ?

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