Blackface finally files suit against 2face Idibia over song theft

By
Henry Oduah
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Blackface Naija

Pop musician, Augustine Ahmedu, popularly known as Blackface, has filed a legal suit against colleague, 2face Idibia, for alleged song theft.

Blackface claims to have co-written ‘African Queen’ with 2face who featured it in his debut solo album Face 2 Face in 2004.

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The duo have been in a long battle over who should have rights to the song which turned out to be an international hit.

In a post on Tuesday on Instagram, Blackface said he was forced to use legal means after other means failed.

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I sincerely want to apologize to close friends, relatives, well wishers who may have been affected by my actions or inactions over the years I have always stood for a better Nigeria,equal rights and an agitator for a system in place in our country so adequate compensation be given to not only Nigerian songwriters but song writers and creators all over the world ,an industry where all players in the creative process are recognized and credited for their contribution to any piece of work used commercially or otherwise. I will never be intimidated by any threat My intention has never been to expose anybody but the truth finds it's way out eventually My issues with Mr Innocent Idibia aka 2face & co are purely professional and my lawyers have filed my claims in Court, to be served to all parties in due time. I apologize for the delay in taking this step, i was hoping they would do the right thing and the need for me to take them to court will not arise but alas I was wrong I believe the legal system will resolve this eventually I will also continue to defend myself in the 50Million suit they filled against me which comes up for mediation on the 25th of November 2019 Meanwhile, I will not make any further statements on this issue until both lawsuits are concluded as I have entrusted this matter to my lawyers and the justice system. I appreciate all the good wishes from those who have reached out with their concerns over this protracted matter. Please bear with me as we calmly await the resolution of these cases. Thank You All Mr Ahmedu Augustine (BlackFaceNaija)

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2face had in July 2018 filed a N50 million suit against Blackface who was a part of the Plantashun Boiz group for claiming he wrote ‘Let Somebody Love You’ and ‘African Queen’.

Blackface has over the years accused 2face of song theft and failure to give him credits for his songs.

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The Benue-born singer also accused the iconic singer of orchestrating his marginalisation in the music industry.

In March 2019, Blackface released a diss track titled ‘War’ directed at 2face.

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