Singer Asa has issued a copyright infringement notice to her junior colleague, Joseph Akinfenwa, aka Joeboy, for his recently released song ‘Contour.’
Asa demanded N300 million and a 24-hour deadline for the song to be removed from all digital streaming platforms in a notice shared by Joeboy on his Instagram story on Monday.
According to the notice, the ‘Fire on the Mountain’ singer also requested a 60% publishing split and a written apology through her management.
The suit dated September 30 read in part, ”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.”
On his Instagram story, Joeboy commented on the suit, saying that people seemed to want to take him for a ride because he was quiet.
He also challenged Asa’s management to legal action and reminded them that the 24-hour notice had expired.
He said, “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.”