Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, famously known by his stage name Blackface, a seasoned artist in the Nigerian music industry, has recently come forward with accusations against Olamide, the head of YBNL, and one of Olamide's signees, Asake, claiming that they have infringed on his musical creations.
During the latest installment of The Honest Bunch Podcast, the former member of the iconic Plantashun Boiz group made bold allegations, focusing particularly on Olamide's supposed appropriation of his songs throughout his career.
In no uncertain terms, Blackface declared, “Olamide and Asake steal songs. Olamide has filched numerous songs over the course of his career, including 'Don't Stop,' which he took from my track 'Killa'." These allegations stirred controversy and discussions in the music industry and among fans, raising questions about artistic originality and creative integrity.
Blackface further asserted that prominent artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy had also allegedly taken inspiration from his work. He claimed that the hit song 'Ginger' was influenced by his composition 'Twist & Turn.' According to Blackface, the alleged infringements extended beyond lyrics to encompass the unique sounds he had crafted, intensifying the debate around artistic influences in the Nigerian music landscape.
