Nigerian alternative singer and first winner of West
African Idols Timi Dakolo has responded to allegations of copyright infringement
by Nigerian singer Majek Fashek. You would recall that In a recent interview
with Punch, Majek Fashek had accused Timi Dakolo of doing a remake of his hit
song ‘Send Down The Rain’ without due permission.
‘He broke the rules of copyright. He is a thief
because in music business, he must take permission before he works on someone’s
song,’ Fashek had said.
‘That is why we have COSON. I did not give anyone the
right to do anything with my song.’
Meanwhile, Timi who released his version of the song
in 2013 denied making use of Majek’s original version without going through
proper channels.
‘My people, it saddens me to see such. I always try to
do things rightly and lawfully,’ he shared in an Instagram post.
‘I paid his manager to remake the song, I got my
invoice. I even mentioned to him during our rehearsals at the Headies. So,
honestly I don’t understand this write-up.
‘Oga Majek Fashek. I respect and love you. Your voice
gives life to lyrics. You are one of the best musicians I know. God bless you.
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