Top gospel musician, Osinachi Kalu-Egbu, popularly known as Sinach, has shared her side of the story after music producer Michael Oluwole, aka Maye, sued her for N5 billion and asked for co-ownership of her hit song "Way Maker".
According to Sinach, Maye's role in the song was mixing it and being paid N150,000 ($300) for his efforts years ago.
So she does not owe him co-ownership of the music, which was released in 2016 and it became a hit all over the world.
The copyright issue between Sinach and Maye has gotten the attention of Nigerians as many people showed their support for the gospel singer.
The copyright infringement suit filed against Sinach has been adjourned by the Federal High Court in Lagos till January 29 and 30, 2025.
See Sinach's statement below:
Read some reactions below:
@mbasitijesse: "If this is true, then it confirms that humans are a very interesting bunch. Paid #150,000 over 8 years ago for a song that no one knew would do this good and you now want part ownership just because! Humans will indeed be human. It is well. Na wa."
@aj_the_gunner: "When people don't do the needful, they cry wolf later and think emotional blackmail will work. Go and listen to Kirk Franklin talk about the label that signed him when he released Stomp. He knew he messed up but he never cried wolf."
@amakarelochukwu: "These people make money from this music o."
@alphalouisofficial: "Greed."
@don_siid: "Greed."
