Veteran gospel musician, Prince Goke Bajowa, has threatened to take legal action against fellow singer Boye Best over alleged copyright violation involving his popular song “Iwo Ko Lodami.”
Bajowa accused Boye Best of repeatedly performing the song at concerts, live shows, and on different platforms without giving him credit as the original owner. He said this has continued despite earlier communication between both parties.
According to him, it is wrong for anyone to perform the song in a way that suggests full ownership, especially when the original creator has clearly not been acknowledged.
In a video shared on Instagram on Sunday, Bajowa issued what he described as a final warning, insisting that Boye Best must start giving proper credit to him anytime the song is performed.
He said: “This is my final warning to you, Boye Best. You have continued to use my song Iwo Ko Lodami across different events and platforms even after I made it clear that you do not own the rights.”
The gospel singer explained that while Boye Best is not being stopped from singing the track, proper acknowledgment must be given to him as the original composer.
He added that failure to do so will force him to pursue legal action to protect his rights and the integrity of his work.
Bajowa warned that the issue should not be ignored, stressing that respect for intellectual property is important in the music industry and must be taken seriously going forward.