Așa Demands N300m For Copyright Infringement, Joeboy Reacts

Singer, Bukola Elemide, also known as Asa, has issued a copyright infringement notice to her colleague, Joseph Akinfenwa, aka Joeboy, over his recently-released song, “Contour”.

The notice, which was shared by Joeboy on his Instagram story on Monday, revealed that Asa demanded the sum of N300 million and gave a 24-hour ultimatum for the song to be removed from all digital streaming platforms.

The singer, through her management, also asked for a 60 per cent publishing split on the song, and a written apology, as seen in the notice.The notice 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.”

Reacting to the suit on his Instagram story, Joeboy said that people seemed to want to take him for a ride because he was quiet.

He further dared Asa’s management to take legal action and reminded them that the 24 hours notice had elapsed.

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.”

RIP to the ones we lost – Ex-Senate President, Saraki, DJ Switch, Joeboy, others mark one year anniversary of #LekkiMassacre

Today, 20th of October, 2021 is a sad day for many Nigerians as it marks one year since peaceful protesters demanding an end to police brutality were shot at, leaving many wounded and over a dozen killed.

The incident has left a sour taste in the mouths of victims, families and Nigerians who watched the horrid incident that took place on a Tuesday night at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos state.

The Instagram Live videos from that night, captured military men opening fire on the youths protesting under the #EndSARS banner and causing serious casualties.

Today marks exactly one year month since the shooting event of October 20, 2020 and celebrities like Adesua Etomi, Joeboy, DJ Switch have joined Nigerians to remember those who lost their lives.

See some tweets from Nigerians below..

Joeboy appeals to fans doing #AlcoholChallenge to desist from consuming harmful substances

Nigerian singing sensation Joeboy, has taken to social media to advise fans against ingesting harmful substances while participating in the viral #AlcoholChallenge.

Over the past week, a trend emanated on TikTok of fans recording themselves pouring different liquid and solid materials on their heads and even consuming them while Joeboy’s latest hit song, ”Alcohol” plays in the background.

His fans have been seen using dettol antiseptic, dirty water, hypo bleach, alcoholic drinks, plam oil, amongst other substances .

There have also been reported cases of some landing in the hospital after ingesting harmful materials.

Taking to his Twitter page, the musician who appreciated fans for showing his song much love, however appealed to them to avoid going to the extremes to participate.

He wrote; ‘‘So in addition to not pouring stuff on your bodies, PLS STOP INGESTING UNHEALTHY THINGS too. Let’s enjoy the song AND stay alive. Bless”

See his post below: