Nii Manste Aryeequaye, CEO of Chalewote Festival, is claiming ownership of the “Killer Cut” sound, which is the voice behind seasoned Ghanaian rapper Obrafour’s song, “Oye Ohene.”
Drake, a Canadian rapper, is being sued by Obrafour for allegedly using a sample on Obrafour’s song “Calling My Name.” Drake had asked for permission to utilize the piece, but his request was rejected. He continued to release the song despite being stopped. As a result, Obrafour is asking for at least $10 million in compensation.
Obrafour’s attorneys are requesting a judgment that the “Defendant knowingly violated Obrafour’s Copyrighted Work in violation of the Copyright Act,” among other reliefs, after filing the action in the Southern District of New York.
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But, Nii Manste said in a tweet that Obrafour made a mistake by suing him without first notifying him.
According to Nii Mantse, Drake’s right to the said ‘Killer Cut’ sound was “never relinquished to Obrafour and was used by the Producer of the album, Hammer of The Last 2 on Obrafour’s song as he did with others.”
Nii Mantse, is credited for acting as a host of veteran music producer, Hammer’s productions and introducing new tracks and artistes belonging to the Last Two Music Group into the music industry.
Check the tweet below
