Executive producer of Hallelujah Voices, Kwame Mickey, has refuted claims of suing Team Eternity for profit.
His goal is to safeguard his property and uphold legal integrity.
Mickey, earning $1,500 monthly, dismisses allegations as unfounded.
Unfazed by public criticism, he remains committed to addressing the matter appropriately.
“I don’t know why people are castigating me. I even heard a commentary that because I am broke, I am using forceful means to get money. By God’s grace, even if I don’t work again, what I have gained already can cater for me till I die. Every month I earn at least $1,500. I can stay at home and take that money every month,” he said on UTV’s United Showbiz.
The music producer mentioned that his legal team and Team Eternity’s are close to a friendly resolution.
He suggested that compensation could be arranged for the copyright infringement.
Background
Mickey asserted that Team Eternity Ghana had used the ‘Defe Defe’ phrase without permission in their latest track.
Debate arises over ownership of ‘Defe Defe,’ with some disputing its exclusivity to Hallelujah Voices, while others note lyrical parallels between the songs.
Hallelujah Voices’ version includes the line “Manhyia Nyame a anka ɔbonsam ayɛ me defe defe,” while Team Eternity’s rendition goes “Manhyia Nyame a anka y’ayɛ me defe defe.”
The disagreement sparked discussions on copyright regulations and the importance of artists seeking permission before incorporating elements from others’ works into their own creations.
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