Afro-pop singer, Ahmedu ‘Black Face’ Obiabo, has issued an apology to his colleague, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia.

The apology comes on the heels of the out-of-court settlement for their ongoing copyright infringement battle in Lagos on Wednesday.

A copy of the apology letter, which the singer intends to post on social media on Thursday, was exclusively obtained by on Wednesday.

It reads:

“Having consulted with my Solicitors, I do hereby revoke all allegations of intellectual property theft and career sabotage previously made against Mr. Innocent Idibia and Mr. Efe Omorogbe

“These statements were erroneously made under misapprehension as to their accuracy, due to prevailing circumstances at the time. I have been advised on the inaccuracy of my previous allegations and retract them entirely.

“I undertake to refrain from making any such subsequent statements against the persons of Mr. Innocent Idibia and Mr. Efe Omorogbe in future”.

The erstwhile best friends came to an agreement at a mediation process held in the presence of 2baba’s manager, Efe Omorogbe, and Black Face’s lawyer, Manny Enajeroh, in Lagos on Wednesday.

A mediator, Ronke Kuku, oversaw the process at the Ikeja High Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADR) section.

Black Face’s solicitor, Manny Enajeroh, has also confirmed the development.

Mr Enajeroh also hinted of a possibility of both artistes recording a track when this newspaper probed further.

“That would ultimately depend on the parties, but I see no reason why that can’t happen. Their differences were purely professional resulting from certain inefficiencies in the copyright system. There is no longer an issue of stealing songs so I believe the future of both artistes is bright,” he said.

2baba’s manager also confirmed the news adding that his team would issue a statement to the effect on Thursday.

Source: https://www.ogbeta.ng/2019/11/blackface-apologizes-to-2face-idibia.html

You lost a war you started.if I were you,I will humble myself and become 2face's PA

Gistfresh:
Afro-pop singer, Ahmedu ‘Black Face’ Obiabo, has issued an apology to his colleague, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia.

The apology comes on the heels of the out-of-court settlement for their ongoing copyright infringement battle in Lagos on Wednesday.

A copy of the apology letter, which the singer intends to post on social media on Thursday, was exclusively obtained by on Wednesday.

It reads:

“Having consulted with my Solicitors, I do hereby revoke all allegations of intellectual property theft and career sabotage previously made against Mr. Innocent Idibia and Mr. Efe Omorogbe

“These statements were erroneously made under misapprehension as to their accuracy, due to prevailing circumstances at the time. I have been advised on the inaccuracy of my previous allegations and retract them entirely.

“I undertake to refrain from making any such subsequent statements against the persons of Mr. Innocent Idibia and Mr. Efe Omorogbe in future”.

The erstwhile best friends came to an agreement at a mediation process held in the presence of 2baba’s manager, Efe Omorogbe, and Black Face’s lawyer, Manny Enajeroh, in Lagos on Wednesday.

A mediator, Ronke Kuku, oversaw the process at the Ikeja High Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADR) section.

Black Face’s solicitor, Manny Enajeroh, has also confirmed the development.

Mr Enajeroh also hinted of a possibility of both artistes recording a track when this newspaper probed further.

“That would ultimately depend on the parties, but I see no reason why that can’t happen. Their differences were purely professional resulting from certain inefficiencies in the copyright system. There is no longer an issue of stealing songs so I believe the future of both artistes is bright,” he said.

2baba’s manager also confirmed the news adding that his team would issue a statement to the effect on Thursday.

Source: https://www.ogbeta.ng/2019/11/blackface-apologizes-to-2face-idibia.html

Peace at last

Interesting

They've settled him finally. I wonder how much it took.
Well done tubaba for doing the right thing

Lwkmd

atilla:
They've settled him finally. I wonder how much it took.
Well done tubaba for doing the right thing

it dint take any amount. blackface does not have a case, am sure he was seriously warned not to keep tarnishing tuface's image or else..

Blackface don collect money. If not Tubaba should have sued him for song theft. Remember he recently released his own version of African Queen

I knew it, black face black brain oponu

Dem don find like 50,000 give blackface.

Blackface apologized, this is fake news.

lomprico:


it dint take any amount. blackface does not have a case, am sure he was seriously warned not to keep tarnishing tuface's image or else..

Make we no dey always dey try famz a more popular celebrity wen they have issues with a lesser one.
They should also be given a benefit of doubt.
How do u mean he doesn't av a case?
Wen it come to the allegation,he has always sounded like he knows what he's saying.
I have a similar story but not a case.
I wrote a verse for a very close friend and was suppose to feature but wasn't there during the recording.
He already mastered my verse..
while recording,he also did my verse and as we speak,the video shot in Asia by a crew who flew down from London has been released.
The joke of the matter is,there is no place he mentioned my input.
Imagine say e cause problem in d future now,you no go believe me..
But we are more than just friends,we are brothers for life.
*We should just be happy these childhood friends av settled their differences.
Make e no be like say I dey forge story,watch the video here...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBP1PfSPWwk

Mumu guy upon say his name de trend, e no wan use opportunity drop a meaningful song or ft Naira Marley for wack track for a come back.
.
Finally Tubaba chop this one destiny

omoelesa:
Dem don find like 50,000 give blackface.

52,000 actually... 2k for transport back to AJ

Gistfresh:
Afro-pop singer, Ahmedu ‘Black Face’ Obiabo, has issued an apology to his colleague, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia.

The apology comes on the heels of the out-of-court settlement for their ongoing copyright infringement battle in Lagos on Wednesday.

A copy of the apology letter, which the singer intends to post on social media on Thursday, was exclusively obtained by on Wednesday.

It reads:

“Having consulted with my Solicitors, I do hereby revoke all allegations of intellectual property theft and career sabotage previously made against Mr. Innocent Idibia and Mr. Efe Omorogbe

“These statements were erroneously made under misapprehension as to their accuracy, due to prevailing circumstances at the time. I have been advised on the inaccuracy of my previous allegations and retract them entirely.

“I undertake to refrain from making any such subsequent statements against the persons of Mr. Innocent Idibia and Mr. Efe Omorogbe in future”.

The erstwhile best friends came to an agreement at a mediation process held in the presence of 2baba’s manager, Efe Omorogbe, and Black Face’s lawyer, Manny Enajeroh, in Lagos on Wednesday.

A mediator, Ronke Kuku, oversaw the process at the Ikeja High Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADR) section.

Black Face’s solicitor, Manny Enajeroh, has also confirmed the development.

Mr Enajeroh also hinted of a possibility of both artistes recording a track when this newspaper probed further.

“That would ultimately depend on the parties, but I see no reason why that can’t happen. Their differences were purely professional resulting from certain inefficiencies in the copyright system. There is no longer an issue of stealing songs so I believe the future of both artistes is bright,” he said.

2baba’s manager also confirmed the news adding that his team would issue a statement to the effect on Thursday.

Source: https://www.ogbeta.ng/2019/11/blackface-apologizes-to-2face-idibia.html

natured men wen wan stupid in front of their kids no be us were be ordinary table fan ABI na ceiling fan

OKorowanta:


Make we no dey always dey try famz a more popular celebrity wen they have issues with a lesser one.
They should also be given a benefit of doubt.
How do u mean he doesn't av a case?
Wen it come to the allegation,he has always sounded like he knows what he's saying.
I have a similar story but not a case.
I wrote a verse for a very close friend and was suppose to feature but wasn't there during the recording.
He already mastered my verse..
while recording,he also did my verse and as we speak,the video shot in Asia by a crew who flew down from London has been released.
The joke of the matter is,there is no place he mentioned my input.
Imagine say e cause problem in d future now,you no go believe me..
But we are more than just friends,we are brothers for life.
*We should just be happy these childhood friends av settled their differences.
Make e no be like say I dey forge story,watch the video here...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBP1PfSPWwk

Wow!
I love this song,what a story.

The world needs peace..

jayson87:
Blackface don collect money. If not Tubaba should have sued him for song theft. Remember he recently released his own version of African Queen

Guy u dey backwards.. Person tuface sue.. Him lawyer advice am to settle out of court...

fergie1989:


Peace at last

The court of law have disappointed him, hearing to start soon in the Native court of Benin

lomprico:


it dint take any amount. blackface does not have a case, am sure he was seriously warned not to keep tarnishing tuface's image or else..

You can't be more wrong with your statement.

Blackface definitely has a case, but it's great that both parties have chosen an amicable route to close this matter once and for all.

Let's look on to brighter things from now on.

BBlackface allegations might be True or False...But what I was thinking Blackface would have done all these years Was to channel that Energy to been more Productive and Believe Me Naija We for Support am.But instead he was wasting time on Mere Pity.He has what it takes.. Look at tubaba,he kept on giving us Different Vibes( that's how kings do)..

ikennamadu1:

Guy u dey backwards.. Person tuface sue.. Him lawyer advice am to settle out of court...

brother na you dey backwards, Blackface sue tuface

lomprico:


it dint take any amount. blackface does not have a case, am sure he was seriously warned not to keep tarnishing tuface's image or else..

He was settled and yes he did have a case

konvict0111:
You can't be more wrong with your statement.

Blackface definitely has a case, but it's great that both parties have chosen an amicable route to close this matter once and for all.

Let's look on to brighter things from now on.

if he does, why d apology? why not just withdraw only.

SarkinYarki:


He was settled and yes he did have a case

which case?

OKorowanta:


Make we no dey always dey try famz a more popular celebrity wen they have issues with a lesser one.
They should also be given a benefit of doubt.
How do u mean he doesn't av a case?
Wen it come to the allegation,he has always sounded like he knows what he's saying.
I have a similar story but not a case.
I wrote a verse for a very close friend and was suppose to feature but wasn't there during the recording.
He already mastered my verse..
while recording,he also did my verse and as we speak,the video shot in Asia by a crew who flew down from London has been released.
The joke of the matter is,there is no place he mentioned my input.
Imagine say e cause problem in d future now,you no go believe me..
But we are more than just friends,we are brothers for life.
*We should just be happy these childhood friends av settled their differences.
Make e no be like say I dey forge story,watch the video here...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBP1PfSPWwk

why did he apologize?

Person go hear word now.

Confirmed...

No time for beef

lomprico:


if he does, why d apology? why not just withdraw only.

Bro, that is called tact and diplomacy.

The key thing is both parties have agreed to meet somewhere at the middle. Think about it for a second, would you accept to share royalties with someone if you are convinced you have 100% intellectual property rights on the disputed asset or material? Certainly not!

Blackface definitely has a claim on the IP rights to the song titled "African Queen" and seems happy to go home with assurances of guaranteed income on that work in whatever form it will come.

This is why there's no longer crises in the middle belt. I hope you got the drift.

Peace in the Middle Belt!

konvict0111:
Bro, that is called tact and diplomacy.

The key thing is both parties have agreed to meet somewhere at the middle. Think about it for a second, would you accept to share royalties with someone if you are convinced you have 100% intellectual property rights on the disputed asset or material? Certainly not!

Blackface definitely has a claim on the IP rights to the song titled "African Queen" and seems happy to go home with assurances of guaranteed income on that work in whatever form it will come.

This is why there's no longer crises in the middle belt. I hope you got the drift.

Peace in the Middle Belt!

story! you cant rob me of my work and I sue you to court and we decide to settle out of court, you now tell me to apologize to you the thief for calling u a thief? guy!

diplomafire!