Nigerian veteran singer Asa has issued a copyright infringement to Afrobeats star Joeboy following his song release titled ‘Contour’.
A letter issued by Asa’s attorneys and to Joeboy, which he released on his Instagram Story, contained allegations of a copyright suit originating from the composition of Joeboy’s song.
In a letter signed by her management, Asa sought N300 million from Joeboy, a 60% publishing split on the song, a formal apology, and that the music be removed from all digital streaming platforms within 24 hours.
The notice partly read: “It has been brought to our attention that your newly released song, Contour (the “Song”), infringes on the copyright of our Client, as recorded/captured in a musical composition (the “Composition”) which she created in a recording session, which took place on 22 September 2020, with the producer of the Song, Alageu Michael Chidozie (p.k.a Tempoe) in attendance.”
“We hereby demand that you immediately remove the Song from all DSPs and any other platforms within twenty-four (24) hours of your receipt of this letter, with a written apology issued to our Client as well as halt any additional infringements of our Composition, including any other infringements.”
However, Joeboy responded on Instagram, saying people appear to want to take him for a ride since he is silent. He dared Asa’s management to sue and reminded them that the 24-hour notice had expired.
“Cos I day always do love and light you think say I be soft meat. You said I have 24 hours, it’s been 48 hours, do something,” Joeboy said.
