In a letter sent to Joeboy by Asa’s Lawyers and which the artist posted on his Instagram Story, the content revealed accusations of a copyright suit stemming from the composition of Joeboy’s ‘Contour’.
Asa through her lawyers, claimed that the song’s composition was created by Asa in a recording session with Tempoe which took place on September 22nd, 2020.
Asa’s lawyers demanded that the song be taken off all DSPs within 24 hours of receiving the letter. In addition to this, they also demanded that Joeboy and Tempoe address an apology to their client for the copyright breach while seizing any and all further infringements.
As a remedy for the damages, Asa is seeking 300 million naira in damages as well as a 60% cut of the split sheet.
Joeboy on the other hand, has denied the allegation and on his instagram story posted, “You said I have 24 hours, it’s been 48 hours, do something.”
Source – Pulse.ng
We only sit and watch the unfolding drama.
At this point, nothing is clear as there hasn’t been any further steps by Asa and her team.
The predicted response, if they have a case, will be a lawsuit against Joeboy tendering all the evidence they have for the alleged copyright infringement in Court.
Joeboy on his part, seems quite confident in himself and his work.
It is important to note that the position of the law is that musicians cannot use other people’s music or recorded creative expressions unique to them (whether the owner is dead or alive) or remix them without their clear and express permission or paying royalties.
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