A veteran Nigerian star has accused Mr Eazi and Sarkodie of copyright infringement on social media following the release of their song, ‘Do You’.

Zaaki Azzay claimed the artistes “lifted” lines from his 1996 monster hit tune, Marry Am, without permission.

“This is a massive violation of my musical copyright dues and the illegal exploitation of my intellectual property as I haven’t been contacted for permission/approval for the lyrics of my song to be used,” he wrote on Instagram.

While lamenting the “illegal exploitation of my intellectual property”, the veteran said he’s contemplating actions against the duo over the tune released on August 15, 2019.

In an open letter shared on Instagram, Zaaki wrote: “Hello @Sarkodie & @MrEazi, this is to let you know that my song “Marry Am” has been lifted in your newly released single “Na You”.

“I released the monster hit way back in 1996, and I want to believe that you guys should know the consequences of copyright infringements.

“This is a massive violation of my musical copyright dues and the illegal exploitation of my intellectual property as I haven’t been contacted for permission/approval for the lyrics of my song to be used.

“It’s high time African Artistes wake up to know that copyrights violations/infringements is stealing & theft and hence a big crime.

“My next line of actions will be made private for now…. Thank you!!!”

Source: https://ngg.ng/2019/09/06/veteran-singer-zaaki-azzay-accuses-mr-eazi-and-sarkodie-accused-of-song-theft/

and we should believe u because of one or two lines from your old song abi oga go relax

Hmmm

no b today..

Who be this one again

I've noticed a lot of these new artistes deliberately lift large chunks of old music, either the lyrics or at times the entire soundtrack, without appropriate acknowledgements. I don't know if they think the music is so old that many people will not be able to tell.

You only have two pants and he is asking you, what can I buy for you?
And you are saying shawarma.

Aunty what is your aim in this life?

1996 huh.

Uncle go and yansh down.nonsence and buhari shrink balls.

He needs some cash, that's all..

Torch light man is back

Bunch of untalented nigggarzzz in the music industry
Only tuface and Burna boy got talent

This guy just fall my hand, when their time past, they get bitter seeing the newbies getting more than what they got during their glory days . he should be happy he is still remembered...

Okay

Using the work of another person with permission, is punishable by law. Will it just end with mere accusation or will he sue them.

This one when him time don pass?

Ok whats next

Bros want to be relevant again, when you hold microphone say u wan sing last?

Ki

Jollyeng:
This one is looking for money

YOU THINK SAY HIM BE LIKE YOU WEY COME COUNT BRIDGE FOR LAGOS?

That means the music is mainly trash if they lifted from zaaky's song
Wack wack

Na mi go marry am, her papa no like me , her mama no like me...

this people don't really know what intellectual property means

let them settle him kawai.. the way tecno settle danfo drivers

What can I say than raff and raff

Jollyeng:
This one is looking for money

yes....that's is his intellectual property and his right.its a shame that a Nigerian youth is typing such a comment.it shows u don't know your right

Regardless of the year the song was published and also no matter how many lines were lifted, copy write is a big offence. Try this abroad and you are paying through your nose in compensation.

Enoch07:
and we should believe I because of one or lines from your old song abi oga go relax

Abeg Eazy and Co wey touch baba lines, make una do the needful quickly and also in private before baba touch light shine for una eyes.

SoftP:
Who be this one again

indomie generation