'...Brain Jotter's ₦2 million gift doesn't exempt him from infringement unless Ejeagha officially consents’’.
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The 92-year-old Nigerian music icon achieved a remarkable feat by appearing as the oldest artiste on the Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 Songs chart. The song also debuted on the Spotify Nigeria Top 100 Albums ranking. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Entertainment lawyer Rockson Igelige discussed the complexities of Nigerian copyright laws and Brain Jotter’s potential infringement.He said, “Copyright protects intellectual property, granting creators exclusive rights for a specific period,” explained Igelege.
He said, “Sampling without permission is copyright infringement. In Nigeria, we have fair dealing, not fair use. Creators should get expert advice to navigate these legal complexities,” advised Igelege. He added, “That’s why university theatre departments can use Wole Soyinka’s work for research and study without permission. However, if someone wants to stage it commercially, they must get the author’s approval.”Drawing examples from recent happenings, Mr Igelege addressed the controversy of whether the skit maker was guilty of infringement.
However, several Nigerians have gifted the veteran folklore singer with many gifts on social media, as his song continues to surge on various streaming platforms.
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