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Court To Hear ₦5 Billion Suit Against Sinach For Alleged Copyright Infringement (18703 Views)
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FreeStuffsNG: 10:43pm On Nov 27, 2024 |
The Federal High Court will hear a N5billion infringement suit filed against international gospel artiste Osinachi Joseph Egbu, popularly known as Sinach, by music producer Michael Oluwole, also known as Maye, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.https://guardian.ng/news/court-to-hear-n5b-suit-against-sinach-for-alleged-copyright-infringement/#google_vignette 3 Likes |
FreeStuffsNG: 10:43pm On Nov 27, 2024 |
She argues that she achieved global recognition before ‘Way Maker’ and asserts sole authorship of the song, which she says was composed, arranged, and performed in collaboration with other artists, including Nwabude Chude Arinze, before the plaintiff’s involvement. The defendant maintains that the plaintiff’s role was limited to mixing the master recording, a service for which he was paid. She denies any obligation to enter into a written agreement with him and insists he is not entitled to performer’s, copyright, or publishing rights. Smh. Soroniyen. 64 Likes |
festacman(m): 11:07pm On Nov 27, 2024 |
If Sinach had been performing "Way maker" in churches before it was professionally recorded, it might be difficult for a studio engineer to lay claim to this song.
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mymadam(m): 11:17pm On Nov 27, 2024 |
TWO issues here (in three parts) 1 (a) Who wrote the music/melody (composer)? 1 (b) Who wrote the words/lyric (author)? 2. Who owns the recording (master tape)? Ordinarily, session musicians get paid outright for jobs done on the recording... unless of course there's a written agreement otherwise. Same goes for the engineer and producer. 33 Likes 2 Shares |
Dottore: 2:48am On Nov 28, 2024 |
I thought the music was for praise/worship and spiritual benefit of every Christian. How come court enter the matter? Two supposedly born again music artistes fighting over money matter in a Court guided by wordly system, headed by unbeliever judge and represented by hustler lawyers. Do they now want people to bear in mind the controversial hustle side of the song when it's played rather than the main purpose of the song which is to edify the spirit of worshippers? So all these na hustle? Na wao 63 Likes 6 Shares |
LastGiantAlive: 3:00am On Nov 28, 2024 |
What does the oluwole yoruba muslim know about gospel song ![]() The judge should throw the case into the trash can and jail the jobless amala muslim for abuse of court process 39 Likes 3 Shares |
Maxymilliano(m): 3:32am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Among other reliefs, the plaintiff is seeking an order mandating that in the absence of a written agreement between him and the defendant all fees accruing from licenses or assignments of copyright in ‘Way Maker’ should be divided equitably between them as co-owners. You already shoot yourself in the foot by itting there was no written agreement. 49 Likes |
Iseoluwani: 3:42am On Nov 28, 2024 |
disappointed
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Firstcitizen: 3:51am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Wait oh so somebody like a drummer fit just wake up one day if song blow, begin make claim say dem infringe him copyright after dem pay for him service. Abi how the thing dey work? because I no understand this one. 59 Likes 3 Shares |
Sweetvie: 3:52am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Hmmm
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meobizy(f): 3:52am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Them just employ this . He go tire in less than two weeks. I don dey Nairaland for long. I sabi as things dey.
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polite2(m): 3:58am On Nov 28, 2024 |
It's so sad that this is coming from someone who knows the rule of the game but just want to trend. 1. You did not write de song 2. You did not compose it either 3. You did not perform it Just studio section which you ve been paid you are now laying claims as ownership of the song 47 Likes 1 Share |
Maitunbi: 3:59am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Firstcitizen:The judgement will show how its done. Supposing the judges are neutral 4 Likes |
ejieddy: 4:02am On Nov 28, 2024 |
You can't be a co owner of the song when 1) you didn't write it 2) you didn't compose the tune 3) many other people were involved in the song in one capacity or the other (would they lay a claim too) 4) you were paid for your job 5) you had no prior agreement you co own the song, written or otherwise. 26 Likes |
Rekyz(m): 4:05am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Dottore:Shebi na you give them money wer them take enter studio? 9 Likes |
iCauseTrouble: 4:10am On Nov 28, 2024 |
janedonez(m): 4:16am On Nov 28, 2024 |
People just want a piece off success.
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Darlingme(f): 4:25am On Nov 28, 2024 |
What brought court matter inside music that was meant to worship God? Abu nau business una dey do before? Make una no break my heart oo ❤️❤️❤️ 2 Likes |
IamAsiri: 4:29am On Nov 28, 2024 |
FreeStuffsNG: Not sure you know anything about this which you want to dabble into. This is neither gaslighting nor political master planning. 17 Likes |
SIGE(m): 4:29am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Greedy people everywhere, i see deep state hand in this fighting against Sinach ...and don't be fooled the guy might just win now she's not d to any church
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Bobloco: 4:44am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Dottore: Court enter the matter because it was solely a profit making venture from day one 4 Likes |
Eboofa: 5:33am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Firstcitizen: dis one na sound engineer sef.........i wonder for some people! 5 Likes |
Man90(m): 5:34am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Someone just want to bring Sinach down. Let's see how it goes sha.
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TOPCRUISE(m): 5:38am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Different narratives of what transpired. Only the law can decide case like this. Fans will believe the version by their favorite artist and will call the plaintiff the devil because they don’t know him. They can even say he is from oluwole family from the famous oluwole street in Lagos to forge his claims and allegations 1 Like |
DollarLanda: 5:38am On Nov 28, 2024 |
SIGE: Really? Could you please enlighten me more on this? I thought she used to be Pastor Chris's right hand singer? 1 Like |
AntiChristian: 5:44am On Nov 28, 2024 |
![]() On top worship or worldly song? How's this different from P-square and rude boy saga? 💰 💰 ![]() 1 Like |
Kooyepeju01(m): 5:44am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Good move,let's how it goes.
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pafra(m): 5:45am On Nov 28, 2024 |
SIGE: Did you read the case filed at all? You guys will always play the victim. For God sake, which one be state interest? This is no case. I know where you come from by your reasoning. Go get a brain 1 Like |
Berankis: 5:45am On Nov 28, 2024 |
mymadam:I feel she might win the case, "having paid" the engineer his wages. I feel the engineer is trying to make an issue out of the huge global success of the song, which is also not out of line but should have been settled amicably, out of court. 2 Likes |
FuckTheMod: 5:54am On Nov 28, 2024 |
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Dcaliphate(m): 6:00am On Nov 28, 2024 |
Obara Jesus!
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FuckTheMod: 6:00am On Nov 28, 2024 |
![]() So, that Oyakìlome girlfriend na SONG THIEF ![]() |
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