Veteran Musician, Monday Igbinidu Slams N200M Copyright Infringement Lawsuit On Shallipopi » Naijaloaded

Monday Edo Igbinidu, the famend Nigerian musician, often known as Monday Edosomwan Igbinidu, has taken authorized motion towards the up-and-coming artist, Crown Uzama, popularly referred to as Shalipopi, for alleged copyright infringement.

In a proper letter despatched by Igbinidu’s authorized representatives, Chris Otasowie & Associates, on July 25, the veteran musician demanded N200 million from Shalipopi for sampling his music “Ovonramwen” with out authorization in Shalipopi’s personal file titled “Obapluto.” Additionally, the letter requested a public apology from the rising star for the unauthorized use of the copyrighted materials.

The authorized motion comes because of the alleged infringement, and the veteran artist seeks to guard his mental property rights in mild of the sampling of his music with out correct consent. The matter is now within the palms of the court docket as each events search decision and readability on the difficulty.

The letter partly learn:

“To pay the sum of N200,000,00.00 (Two hundred million naira) solely as damages to our consumer for the infringement on his copyright.

“A written apology published in at least two notable and widely read Newspapers and on all social media handles used by you for the promotion of your infringement of our client’s copyright.”