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Gospel star Sinach faces ₦5 billion copyright lawsuit over ‘Way Maker’

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Gospel musician Sinach faces a ₦5 billion lawsuit by producer Maye over ‘Way Maker’, sparking a copyright battle over the 2016 hit song.

 

 

Renowned Nigerian gospel musician Sinach is embroiled in a ₦5 billion copyright lawsuit filed by music producer Michael Oluwole, better known as Maye. The legal dispute centres on Sinach’s globally acclaimed 2016 hit song, Way Maker.

In a suit numbered FHC/L/CS/402/2024, Maye claims co-authorship and co-ownership of the song and is seeking general damages of ₦5 billion for what he alleges is the cumulative infringement of his intellectual property rights.

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Sinach, who has consistently denied the allegations, maintains she is the sole author of Way Maker. In her defence, she highlighted her long-standing global recognition in gospel music, asserting that her success predates the release of the disputed song.

The legal battle commenced at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, 27 November 2024. However, after initial proceedings, the court adjourned the trial to 29 and 30 January 2025.

Way Maker has achieved immense success worldwide, becoming a staple in churches, concerts, and even mainstream music charts.

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The song’s impact has added weight to the ongoing legal tussle, with fans and industry observers closely monitoring the case.

As the trial progresses, the outcome is expected to have significant implications for copyright claims and intellectual property rights within Nigeria’s music industry. Stay updated for further developments on this landmark case.

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Olu Jacobs’ funeral mass draws dignitaries in Lagos

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Olu Jacobs funeral mass begins in Lagos as Joke Silva, family members and prominent dignitaries gather to honour the late Nollywood veteran

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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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