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AI-Generated Music Fraud Hits Artists’ Streaming Profiles

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Artists face fraud as AI-generated tracks appear on streaming platforms, imitating real musicians and exploiting royalties worldwide

Fraudulent AI-generated music is increasingly appearing on streaming platforms, mimicking real artists and exploiting royalties, according to reports from affected musicians.

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British folk musician Emily Portman discovered in July that an album titled Orca had appeared under her name on Spotify and Apple Music, despite her last release being in 2022.

The tracks, generated by AI, mirrored her folk-inspired style, leaving Portman disturbed by the impersonation.

“I just felt really uncomfortable… people could be going to my profile and think, ‘wow, what’s this?’” she said.

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Australian musician Paul Bender, bassist for Grammy-nominated band Hiatus Kaiyote, also found four AI-generated songs uploaded to his band, The Sweet Enoughs.

He described the process as “the easiest scam in the world,” pointing to weak security measures on streaming platforms.

Following an Instagram discussion, Bender compiled a list of suspect albums, including works attributed to deceased artists such as Scottish experimental musician Sophie.

AI-powered generators like Suno and Udio have become so sophisticated that most listeners cannot distinguish between AI-created tracks and original music, according to a November Ipsos study for Deezer.

Fraudsters exploit this technology to earn royalties, often amplified by bots inflating streaming numbers.

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Dougie Brown of UK Music said the Portman case exemplifies how AI can impersonate real artists.

He noted that while individual revenues may be low, automated streams multiply earnings significantly.

Removal of fraudulent tracks from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music has been inconsistent, taking anywhere from 24 hours to eight weeks.

Philip Morris of the Musicians’ Union highlighted the limited legal protections for artists, especially in the UK, where copyright laws leave musicians vulnerable to imitation.

In response, Spotify and Apple Music are working with distributors to improve detection and prevent fraud.

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Despite these challenges, Portman remains focused on her craft.

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“The album that I’m making… it’s all about those human connections, creativity, and teaming up with other amazing creatives,” she said, underscoring the value of authentic artistry in the era of AI-generated content.

 

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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