Bajowa accused Boye Best of repeatedly performing his song ‘Iwo Ko Lodami’ during live performances and shows without due acknowledgement.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Gospel singer and songwriter, Prince Goke Bajowa, has warned Abeokuta-based Juju-gospel artist and colleague, Adeyinka Adeboye—popularly known as Boye Best—that he risks being sued if he does not desist from alleged copyright infringement.
The veteran gospel singer threatened legal action in an Instagram video released on Sunday, which is currently trending.
Bajowa accused Boye Best of frequently singing his song, ‘Iwo Ko Lodami’, during live performances and shows without providing proper credit.
Speaking in the clip, he noted: “It is both misleading and unfair to present it in a way that suggests ownership or exclusive rights, especially when you have evidently benefited from its widespread use.”
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Bajowa went on to warn that any future failure to properly acknowledge him as the original owner will attract legal action.
He further noted that Boye Best’s failure to credit him occurred despite an earlier communication regarding the matter.
“This is a final warning to you, Boye Best (@boyebest). You have continued to use my song ‘Iwo Ko Lodami’ indiscriminately across multiple platforms and events, despite earlier communication making it clear that you do not own the rights to this work.
“While no one has stopped you from performing the song, let this serve as a clear notice: going forward, you must properly acknowledge the original owner, Goke Bajowa, in every use of the song. Failure to do so will leave me no choice but to pursue appropriate actions to protect the integrity and ownership of the work. This matter should not be taken lightly,” he added.
