Veteran Edo musician Monday Igbinidu slams Shallipopi with N200m lawsuit

The newbie might be getting dragged to court following a copyright infringement claim by a veteran Nigerian musician.

Veteran musician Monday Edosomwan Igbinidu has reportedly slammed sensational singer Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, with a N200 million copyright infringement lawsuit.

The Edo highlife veteran singer had earlier made a video making it clear that there was no agreement between him and Shallipopi for him to have sampled his classic song Ovonramwen on the newbie's first track Obapluto of his debut EP, Planet Pluto,

According to Punch, the letter was sent through Igbinidu's lawyers, Chris Otasowie & Associates, on July 25, where the veteran act demanded to be paid a sum of N200 million for the copyright infringement as well as tender a public apology.

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Fresh off the resounding success of his hit singles, Sharpiru, Elon Musk, its electrifying remixes, and the recent banger, Ex-Convict, Shallipopi recently dropped his explosive EP, Planet Pluto.

This talented singer has been making waves in the industry, earning recognition from renowned icons such as Davido and Wizkid. Currently experiencing an amazing time in his musical journey, Shallipopi is reveling in his well-deserved success.

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