Veteran Nigerian musician Beautiful Nubia has accused gospel artists Yinka Ayefele and a rising artiste known as BBO of allegedly copying the melody of his song, “Seven Lifes.”
In a post on X, Beautiful Nubia claimed that Ayefele’s 2012 hit “My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti)” and BBO’s recent track “Amin” borrowed the melody from his original work without permission.
“There was Yinka Ayefele with ‘My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti)’ in 2012 and now someone called BBO with ‘Amin’ this year. Both stole their melodies from our original song ‘Seven Lifes’,” he wrote.
Expressing frustration over recurring copyright issues in the industry, he added, “When will Nigerians, especially the so-called gospel musicians, learn to respect copyright?”
Beautiful Nubia, known for his unique sound and culturally rich storytelling, emphasized the importance of protecting intellectual property and maintaining ethical standards in Nigeria’s gospel music scene.
He also called on fellow artistes to be mindful of copyright laws and ensure their creative works do not infringe on the rights of others.
As of now, neither Yinka Ayefele nor BBO has publicly responded to the allegations, leaving the matter unresolved but sparking conversations among music enthusiasts about originality and copyright ethics in Nigerian gospel music.
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