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Afrobeats star Omah Lay has allegedly accused fellow artist Rema of stealing his album concept, as screenshots of their past conversations make rounds on social media. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In a resurfaced interview, Omah Lay hinted that a colleague had taken his ideas after he shared them privately, later releasing an album with similar concepts. He claimed he had to return to the studio to recreate his project from scratch.

Alleged 2023 Chat Surfaces

Now, alleged screenshots from Omah Lay’s burner account have gone viral, appearing to show a 2023 chat exchangebetween him and Rema.

In the conversation, the pair reportedly discussed collaborating and experimenting with a new sound, exchanging creative ideas and making promises to work together.

Multiple entertainment blogs suggest that the leak confirms Omah Lay’s earlier claims, though neither artist has issued an official public statement about the chat at the time of writing.

Social Media Reaction

Fans of both singers have taken to X and Instagram to debate the authenticity of the screenshots, with some defending Rema and others calling for him to address the allegations directly.

The incident has once again fueled conversations about intellectual property and originality in the Nigerian music industry.

Kastonkastroll:
Abeg if na u do the album concept, he no sweet reach rema own. So guy rest

oylam:
That dudes sings more than a snitch tho. You can’t say. I like as they’re giving us different styles tho.

helinues:
Bro, you have passed this stage. Don't go that lane...

Really . Both of you are doing good musically, so what's al this for

Tinubumustgo:
They're both entertainers.

The entertainment industry works even better with things like this happening.

alphonsojaybaz:
https://eyesoflagos.com/omah-lay-accuses-rema-of-stealing-album-concept-shares-alleged-chat-screenshots/

Kastonkastroll:
But musicians have been stealing each other's ideas for years. Even blackface still dey accuse 2face of stealing his glory. Na wa ooh

WantsandMore:
Just sue Bro but don’t kill the friendship demand for royalties thats Ip theft no?