The management team of popular artist DJ Azonto is seeking $10 million in compensation from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The claim arises from the alleged unauthorized use of DJ Azonto’s hit song “Fa No Fom” during Dr. Bawumia’s campaign in the North East Region.
In a press release, DJ Azonto’s management outlined their grievance, stating that the Vice President’s campaign utilized the track without obtaining proper permission, constituting a serious infringement of their intellectual property rights.
The management emphasized that the demanded compensation reflects both the inherent value of the song and the extensive damages incurred from its unauthorized use in such a high-profile political campaign.
It seems that the legal team representing DJ Azonto has filed a formal complaint and is prepared to pursue the matter in court if necessary though it has not yet been confirmed.
They are urging the Vice President’s campaign team to acknowledge the oversight and settle the matter amicably.
Vice President Dr. Bawumia’s office has yet to respond publicly to the allegations. This situation has sparked a broader conversation about the importance of intellectual property rights and the need for political campaigns to ensure they have the necessary permissions for any artistic content they use.
See video and statement from DJ Azonto’s management:
DJ Azonto’s management is seeking $10 million in compensation from Vice President Dr. Bawumia for using his “Fa No Fom” song without his permission. pic.twitter.com/Oj4qE0E1dG
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