Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has sued IROKING, a music and movie distributor, over violation of her copyright.

It was reported that Onyeka was at the Lagos High Court on Monday, where her N205 million suit against Iroking was heard. The veteran singer had earlier publicised her intention take legal actions over the alleged copyright infringement issue which she described as “massive violation of my musical copyright dues and the illegal exploitation of my intellectual property.”



She said,

“For years, Iroking profited from the sale of my music, even after a two-year contract it signed with me had elapsed. For years, also, they denied that they were doing so, they denied that they had made any profits from their illegal exploits.

“When they were caught in the lie, they wanted to settle but refused to show up for meetings. Iroking as a company is arrogant and has no regard for the people, artistes whose works and labor have made them successful.

“We are therefore suing to make a point. Artistes have a right to profit from their intellectual property and labor. Nigeria has copyright laws, which ought to be respected. The music industry has been built up and sustained by artistes and entrepreneurs like me. I demand to be protected by the laws of my country. Iroking must pay for this violation.”

Mrs. Onwenu advied other music artiste to be on the lookout and stand up to their rights, especially in this internet era.

“It is also my hope that other artistes will wake up and demand for what is due them. Many do not know that their music is being exploited on YouTube and other carriers.

”Some Record Companies are selling our music on the internet and claiming ownership of the Copyright. If only we would pay attention, artistes would discover that while they had been doing all the creative work, investing in their careers and in the industry at large, someone else is collecting all the profit. Enough is Enough!”

https://lailasnews.com/onyeka-onwenu-sued-iroking-for-n205-million-for-copyright/

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Dead on arrival......

Madam,kukuma make a public declaration to the public that you need 205 Million. E money, Churchill and well meaning Nigerians will raise it in weeks for you,rather than this publicity stunt and yahoo yahoo format.

Serves them right...

Suing to make which point...?
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Ahhahahahahha Big mommy dey use scope find money

anybody with 2 pen to borrow me please

iamJ:
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be wise

Do you know the wei?

iamJ:
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do you know whom you are talking to

Hmmm

Dis one wey everybody jus dey sue sue upandan....me i go jus sue Nigeria sef for making my lyf uncomfortable in all aspect lyk water light security etc

This woman wan wreck jason njoku

Na like this you wan take earn 205 million?


You must be kitting me

A lot of illegalitlies go on in Nigeria and become a norm because no one has challenged it in a law court. Kudos for standing for your right.

Pdp no pay again

Everyone is not happyy

iamJ:
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Kids

Will you make same comment if she was your relation or mother?

cash is king....bulk sandals , slippers, holla holla 0-8-1-8-1-6-6-3-6-1-6.

Stethaine:
do you know whom you are talking to

dafuck is onyeka?

iamJ:
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What is wrong with you?
Do you know who Onyenka Onwenu is?
I don't even think you have half the success she has.

I think many people don't know how serious an offense copyright infringement is. Just imagine some of the comments above. I don't blame them this is Africa where crime is handled with levity.

Everyone is not happy...this country don tire man pickin

I love this lady... Legend I shld call her....

She be thief fa

iamJ:
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Will you make same comment if she was your relation or mother?

Mama!

She's broke looking for fast money
Even ironing no get such for akant

Why is everyone disbelieving her?