Team Eternity Ghana, known for their recent gospel hit “Defe Defe,” is embroiled in a copyright infringement controversy.
Veteran music producer Kwame Mickey has accused the Christian group of unlawfully sampling a song by his artistes, Helleluyah Voices.
The dispute came to light when Mickey expressed his grievances on social media, questioning the originality of “Defe Defe.”
He wrote, “Who is that Defe Defe Singer? If I start right now them go say I am mansonia. What is the difference between the two songs? Somebody tell her to report and do the needful, that’s all.”
Mickey claims that “Defe Defe” closely mirrors a song released by Helleluyah Voices 15 years ago, sharing the same lines, composure, and arrangement, despite featuring different melodies. These allegations have been supported by comparisons that highlight the striking similarities in lyrics and structure between the two songs.
“Defe Defe,” which was released earlier this year, has received considerable acclaim within the gospel music community. However, this scandal casts a shadow over its success, raising serious questions about the song’s originality. Team Eternity has yet to respond to the accusations officially.
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Team Eternity Ghana accused of copyright infringement, 'Defe Defe' song allegedly sampled
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