DJ Azonto, a disc jockey, and his management have accused Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of unauthorized usage of his song “Fa No Fom” while on a campaign trip to Nalerigu, in the North East Region.
The Vice President and his staff violated DJ Azonto’s intellectual property rights, according to a statement the Rolls Royce Family posted on social media. They are requesting $10 million in damages.
According to the management, “this unauthorized use of our artist’s property for campaign purposes is unacceptable,” and it also fails to recognize the work that went into making the song possible.
The Rolls Royce Family stated, like many other entertainers, that they are open to working with political individuals who would wish to use their artist’s work, but only if the proper legal channels are used.
“As the rightful managers of DJ Azonto’s work, we were neither approached for permission nor did we authorize the use of ‘Fa No Fom’ in any capacity related to the Vice President’s campaign.”
“In light of this infringement, we demand a compensation of $10 million. This amount reflects the value of the work and the damages incurred to the artist and management due to its misuse in such a high-profile campaign,” they indicated.
The management stressed the importance of respecting copyright laws and intellectual property rights.
They noted that a simple call to the artist’s management could have ensured their work’s legal and respectful use, thereby avoiding any unauthorized usage.
DJ Azonto seeks $10m from Bawumia for unauthorized use of his song
“We urge Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team to immediately address this issue and take steps to prevent such oversights in the future,” the Rolls Royce family stated.
“We also request a fair and timely settlement from Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s team to resolve the unauthorized use of DJ Azonto’s song in a manner that protects and respects the country’s intellectual property rights.”
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