Blackface ‘sues Wizkid, Banky W’

Embattled Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, popularly known by his music moniker, BlackfaceNaija has sued Wizkid and Banky W for intellectual property theft.

The singer made the allegation public on his Instagram page on Thursday.

According to BlackfaceNaija, he had no personal grievances against Wizkid and Banky W. He however said that his rights had been infringed on for years and he has decided to allow the court to decide his fate.

“I have remained quiet while my name has been dragged in the mud the past few years. Some of Nigeria’s biggest artists have infringed on my copyrights but I always restricted myself to speaking out against this in the media.

“Maybe because I always felt that music is an art and not really a business where you bring in lawyers and all that. That’s why I couldn’t believe when I was sued for N50m by the same people who stole my intellectual property.

“I have nothing personal against Wizkid & Banky, in fact I can say I groove to both their music, but the fact is that they stole my song in 2011 and there’s clear evidence to prove it. We’ll allow the Court to decide,” he said.

BlackfaceNaija claimed Wizkid’s early hit “Like the Way” off his debut album “Superstar” is a rip off of his song “Slow Whine.”

In the post, BlackfaceNaija played both songs to try and prove his claims, but that left bitter comments on his post.

Lifeofelias_ said “Sir, the both songs don’t entwine…Please focus on whts (what’s) relevant !! Bless yu !!”

However someone had a different opinion.

The lawsuit filed against Wizkid and Banky W comes after Blackface claimed a former band mate, 2Baba sued him for N50 million.

Blackface had over the years claimed that he wrote some of 2Baba’s biggest hits – “African Queen” and “Let Somebody Love You”, an allegation that left them in constant altercations.

However, 2Baba demanded a retraction of these allegations in a letter sent through Blackface’s lawyer, Seun Omotoba & Co.

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