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Krakmaxter - ( Bisa Kdei - Samina ft Obrafour ( Remix ))

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Obrafour Was Against The Use Of ‘Killer Cut Blood’ In His Song – KOKA Alleges After Drake Suit      

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Mantse AryeeQuaye tells Drake to ignore Obrafour as he claims ownership over 'Killer Cut' sample

Mantse AryeeQuaye has asked Drake to ignore the lawsuit brought against him by rapper Obrafour. He has stated that the part of the song that Drake used without seeking permission belongs to him and thus should be the one to be compensated. Ranting on Twitter following the $10 million suit Obrafour slapped Drake with, Mantse has demanded his fair share of the rights to the music and the intended…

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Obrafour sues Drake for copyright infringement

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Obrafour sues Drake for copyright infringement

Veteran Ghanaian rapper, Obrafuor has sued American rapper, Drake for copyright infringement. According to details of the suit that has been shared online via the District Court of Southern District of New York, Obrafour is suing Drake for sampling  his “Oye Ohene (Remix)” in his song “Calling My Name.”

Details of the suit suggest that Drake had sought permission to sample the song via email but the email was never responded to. He however, went ahead to release the track which was featured in an album days later.

“Obrafour had not yet responded to the June 8, 2022 Clearance Email or the follow-up June 13, 2022 Clearance Email at the point when Drake’s “Honestly, Nevermind” album was released on June 17, 2022. Nonetheless, the Infringing Work is one of the songs appearing on the “Honestly, Nevermind” album, as released to the world by ‘surprise’ on June 17, 2022,” the suit reads.

Based on the success of the song which was on Drake’s highly published, “Honestly, Nevermind” album, Obrafour is asking for $10,000,000 as compensation.

“Obrafour sues for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, and seeks all remedies afforded to him thereunder, including preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, monetary damages, including but not limited to, actual damages, profits directly and indirectly attributable to from Defendants’ infringing conduct, statutory damages under the Copyright Act in the sum of up to $150,000.00 per infringement where such infringement commenced after the Copyrighted Work was registered with the United States Copyright Office, and other economic relief,” part of the suit reads.

See full suit here;

🚨BREAKING🇬🇭🎶🇺🇸: Ghana’s Rap Sofo, @iamobrafour sues @Drake for copyright infringement for sampling "Oye Ohene (Remix)" in the track "Calling My Name."

Apparently, Drake' previously sought permission to use the work but was declined. He released the track days later. pic.twitter.com/TCPvkmlrPX

— Ölele | Deep Throat Sauce👨🏾‍🍳🇬🇭 (@OleleSalvador) April 19, 2023

(Source: Ameyaw Debrah)

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Hip-life, a Grammy article, Stonebwoy - A summary

Hip-life, a Grammy article, Stonebwoy - A summary

In the early 90s, Ghana’s music scene could be said to have undergone a sort of renaissance. The country’s unique sound; Highlife was being remixed into other genres. But what stood out was Hip-life, a fusion of Highlife and Hip-hop, various artistes, including Reggie Rockstone, Okyeame Kwame, Obrafour and many others took the scene by rapping in the popular Akan Twi. An article published on the official Grammys website on August 21, 2024, attempted to list some notable artistes who had influenced the Hiplife sound with their works. The article listed acts like VIP, Sarkodie, Reggie Rockstone, Obrafour, Black Sharif, Lord Kenya etc The article, however, did not go down well with Reggae/Dancehall musician, Stonebwoy who called out the writer and the Recording Academy for failing to include him in the list.

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2024 is a must win for Bawumia and NAPO but you can also try — Agya Koo respectfully tells Mahama

Veteran Kumawood actor Agya Koo has once again stirred up controversy with his latest video on social media. In the clip, Agya Koo is seen eating fruit while giving shoutouts to several musicians and politicians. The actor began by acknowledging prominent musicians such as Sarkodie, Obrafour, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, and Kofi Kinaata. However, it was his political endorsements that have…

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Ko-Jo Cue Celebrates The Essence of Hip-Hop With I’M Back After serving hip-hop fans with "Free Throw" and an unforgettable BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher, Ko-Jo Cue has returned with an EP. Titled I'M Back, the seven-track project, released on November 16, marks his first project after a two-year hiatus. It also signifies a bold return to the roots of hip-hop, built around rhymes, flows, and technical ability.  The rollout for "I'M Back" borrows a lot of imagery from basketball and sports and features Ghanaian rap stars like Joey B, Kwaku DMC, Tulenkey, Strongman, YPee, Kweku Smoke, and Ria Boss. The themes dance around self-expression, celebration, hustle, and seizing the day. Fortune Dane, iPappi, Retro, Kobe Norths, and others handle production. Notably, Peewezel, a long-term collaborator of Cue, makes a return after being absent from his last three projects.  From the EP's opening number, "Mac Tontoh," Ko-Jo Cue pays homage to the individuals who've played a pivotal role in his journey. The track features Bigg Homie Flee, who spices up the track with his spoken words. On the next song, "Someway," Ko-Jo Cue takes a swipe at individuals leading phony lives and seeking validation from strangers.   The next single, "Free Throw," which features a verse from Ghanaian rapper Joey B, is a celebratory trap banger, highlighting his triumph against all odds. Ko-Jo Cue teams up with Kweku Smoke and Kwaku DMC on "32," a drill anthem emphasizing the urgency of living life to the fullest.   For the EP's fifth track, "OKAY OKAY," Ko-Jo Cue talks about ambition, resilience, and hard work with hard-hitting verses from fellow Kumasi rappers Strongman and YPee. He maintains his determination discourse in "Cedi Kasa" while offering insightful social commentary on the nation's challenges. For a change of tempo, Ko-Jo Cue ends I'M Back with the Ria Boss-assisted "Happy Endings," which delves into the unpredictability of life and death, personal tragedies, and the futility of chasing fairytales.   "I've been gone for a bit, and I started feeling a lot of the energy that made me fall in love with hip-hop," says Ko-Jo Cue. "So before I get back to regular scheduled programming, I felt like putting the glasses down and stepping into the booth again." "I'M Back" is not just an album—it's a statement. It's a celebration of authentic hip-hop, a nod to the sports that have inspired Ko-Jo Cue, and a tribute to the artists who have helped him along the way. Additionally, it showcases Ko-Jo Cue's storytelling prowess and dedication to addressing societal issues in his music.  Listen to I'M Back on your preferred platform.  About Ko-Jo Cue Raised in the energetic rhythms of West Africa, Linford Kennedy Amankwaa, known to the world as Ko-Jo Cue, is a Ghanaian hip-hop artist who continues the legacy of the region's revered griots. As a songwriter and lyricist, he weaves tales of African life through a lens both introspective and socially aware. His fusion of Hip-Hop, Highlife, and Afrobeats, paired with his philosophically tinged narrative style, mirrors the creative forces behind rap titans like Jay Z, Nas, J. Cole, and Obrafour.  His collaboration with Ghanaian rapper Shaker on the album "Pen & Paper" in 2017 garnered accolades and caught the eye of Lauryn Hill. This earned him an opening slot on her tour. Similarly, his 2019 debut album, "For My Brothers," was hailed as a landmark in the Ghanaian rap scene, dominated the Apple Music Charts, and gained a nomination for Album of the Year at the 3 Music Video Awards. Since 2019, he has accrued several awards, including the Adinkra Poetry Prize and an Artlink grant, for which he converted his album "For My Brothers" into a radio show aired across Europe. Follow Ko-Jo Cue on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more updates on the rapper.

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Krakmaxter - ( Bisa Kdei - Samina ft Obrafour ( Remix ))

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Sadiq Abdulai Abu Justifies Why Mantse Has A Strong Case In Obrafour’s Suit Against Drake      

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Ghanaian Artist Obrafour Sues Drake For $10M Over Copyright Infringement

Ghanaian Hip Hop legend, Michael Elliot Darko aka Obrafour has dragged award-winning Canadian rapper Drake to court for sampling his song without permission. In 2022, Drake released the album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ and on the 6th track, ‘Calling My Name’, he sampled the 2003 remix of Obrafour’s ‘Oye Ohene’. The Ghanaian artiste is suing him in a New York court, saying Drake infringed on his copyright when he sampled his song without seeking his approval. The court documents read; “Defendants released the Infringing Work on June 17, 2022, despite the fact that an agent of one or more Defendants had previously contacted Obrafour seeking to obtain Obrafour’s permission for the use of the Copyrighted Work in the Infringing Work.” “Obrafour never granted Defendants permission to use the Copyrighted Work and the Infringing work was released mere days later”. According to Obrafour, the ‘Hotline Bling’ hitmaker and other defendants in the suit have greatly benefited from the proceeds of the song since its release. The Ghanaian musician is therefore seeking $10,000,000 (Ten Million Dollars) in damages among others. “To date, over the mere 304 days that have elapsed since the Infringing Work was released, the Infringing Work has already been streamed over 4.1 million times on YouTube, streamed over 47,442,160 times on Spotify, and streamed tens of millions of times on Apple Music. “In addition to generating enormous sums of global streams and sales across numerous platforms, the Infringing Work has also been exploited by the Defendants via other means, including live performance,” the document added. He is also seeking an injunction requiring the “defendants and their agents, employees, officers, attorneys, successors, licensees, partners, and assigns, and all persons acting in concert or participation with each or any one of them, to cease directly and indirectly infringing, and causing, enabling, facilitating, encouraging, promoting, inducing, and/or participating in the infringement of any of Obrafour’s rights protected by the Copyright Act.” Read the full article

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Turn or events on the sampling case of Obrafour and Drake

JUST In : Mantse Aryeequaye, the voice behind the sampled ‘KILLER CUT’ on Drake’s Calling My Name which Obrafour is suing him for, has declared that Obrafour has no right to make any claim or sole compensation without his permission. This is how the events are unfolding

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Kojo Vypa receives big love from Obrafour & Stay Jay

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Kojo Vypa receives big love from Obrafour & Stay Jay

Ghana’s fastest rising rapper Kojo Vypa gets all the love he deserves as Ghanaian music legends  Obrafour and Stay Jay shows him much love urging him to keep pushing and never stop.

In a video posted on Kojo Vypa’s official Instagram page, the talented rapper was seen throwing some hard punchlines getting the attention of the Ghanaian “Rap Sofo”Obrafour and “Shashee wowo” hits maker Stay Jay throwing him more love and encouragement under the post.

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Obrafour sues Drake for $10million for copyright infringement

Obrafour sues Drake for $10million for copyright infringement

Veteran Ghanaian rapper Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko popularly known as Obrafour has sued Canadian US-based rapper Drake for copyright infringement. According to the suit that has been shared online via the District Court of Southern District of New York, Obrafour is suing Drake for sampling his “Oye Ohene (Remix)” in his song “Calling My Name.” Details of the suit suggest that Drake had…

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- Commercial - Rap famous person Pappy Kojo has expressed his suspicions that rap icon Obrafour is making an attempt to keep away from working with him on a collaborative undertaking. Pappy made the comment whereas showing on the Prime Morning TV present that was produced by Multimedia in Accra on December 16, 2022, “I actually love Obrafour,” he first instructed his host KMJ. In accordance with Pappy, musicians like “Obrafour and Reggie Rockstone, these guys, actually raised me.” - Commercial - The Takoradi-born ‘Awo’a’ hitmaker bragged half-seriously that, for Obrafour specifically, “I do know his personal lyrics greater than he even does.” READ ALSO: Your finest rapper is yawa- Pappy Kojo drags M.anifest into fray with Sam George - Commercial - Pappy Kojo’s actual title is Jason Gaisie, however he goes by the title “Pappy Kojo.” He thinks Obrafour doesn’t wish to work with him due to the phrases he makes use of in his music. “I feel due to my lyrics,” he stated. Hiphop/Hiplife artist Pappy Kojo, who's 33, writes a variety of songs about having enjoyable. “Frass” is the title of his newest single from his new EP, “Nothing Issues.” Within the refrain, individuals smoke and get excessive. Obrafour is alleged to be 46 years outdated. He's a Hiphop/Hiplife icon and a widely known member of the Seventh Adventist Day Church. His music explores spirituality, love, social commentary, and Pan-Africanism.    

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Manifest + Obrafour "No Shortcut to Heaven", film re-worked by Fahari Sound International. The film brings to focus the incredible hardships brought upon the African people, mostly from outside of Africa, by the endemic culture of corruption as well as the exploitation of diamonds, the vast deposits of mineral wealth & an abundance of other resources. This song is perhaps one of the most refreshing & intellectually compelling works of art to come out of the African continent in recent times.

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Ko-Jo Cue Drops New Single "Free Throw" From Upcoming Album "I'm Back" On September 28, Ghanaian rap artist Ko-Jo Cue released his new single, "Free Throw," the first track from his highly anticipated album, "I'M Back". The single, which features fellow Ghanaian artist Joey B, is a celebration of winning in the face of fierce opposition. "Free Throw" is a testament to Ko-Jo Cue's technical ability and passion for hip-hop. The track likens his wins to free throws, acknowledging how easy success comes to him while rubbing it in the faces of naysayers. Produced by Fortune Dane, the song's trap bounce is sure to get listeners moving. "Free Throw is about celebrating wins, no matter how they come," says Ko-Jo Cue. "It's about acknowledging the opposition and still pushing forward. It's about the joy of the game." The release of "Free Throw" marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ko-Jo Cue, who is returning to music after a two-year hiatus. His upcoming EP, "I'M Back", is scheduled for release soon and signals his return to rap. "Free Throw" is available now on all major streaming platforms.  About Ko-Jo Cue Raised in the energetic rhythms of West Africa, Linford Kennedy Amankwaa, known to the world as Ko-Jo Cue, is a Ghanaian hip-hop artist who continues the legacy of the region's revered griots. As a songwriter and lyricist, he weaves tales of African life through a lens both introspective and socially aware. His fusion of Hip-Hop, Highlife, and Afrobeats, paired with his philosophically tinged narrative style, mirrors the creative forces behind rap titans like Jay Z, Nas, J. Cole, and Obrafour.  His collaboration with Ghanaian rapper Shaker on the album "Pen & Paper" in 2017 garnered accolades and caught the eye of Lauryn Hill. This earned him an opening slot on her tour. Similarly, his 2019 debut album, "For My Brothers," was hailed as a landmark in the Ghanaian rap scene, dominated the Apple Music Charts, and gained a nomination for Album of the Year at the 3 Music Video Awards. Since 2019, he has accrued several awards, including the Adinkra Poetry Prize and an Artlink grant, for which he converted his album "For My Brothers" into a radio show aired across Europe. Follow Ko-Jo Cue on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more updates on the rapper.