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Zaaki Azzay threatens legal action against Mr Eazi, Sarkodie over copyright infringement

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Zaaki Azzay threatens legal action against Mr Eazi, Sarkodie over copyright infringement

Torch-bearing veteran singer, Zaaki Azzay has taken a swipe at singer Mr Eazi and Ghanaian rapper, Sarkordie for lifting and sampling the lyrics of his hit song “Marry Am” without his permission.

Zaaki Azzay took to his Instagram page to call out the pair saying the collaborative effort by Sarkodie and Mr Eazi titled “Na You” which was released on August 15, 2019, sampled lyrics from his hit song.

Miffed by the action of the pair, Zaaki Azzay threatened to sanction the pair for copyright infringement and also noted that his next line of action will be made private.

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He wrote; “Hello Sarkodie & MrEazi, this is to let you know that my song “Marry Am” has been lifted in your newly released single “Na You”. I released the monster hit way back in 1996, and i want to believe that you guys should know the consequences of copyright infringements.

“This is a massive violation of my musical copyright dues and the illegal exploitation of my intellectual property as i haven’t been contacted for permission/approval for the lyrics of my song to be used.

“It’s high time African Artistes wake up to know that copyrights violations/infringements is stealing&theft and hence a big crime.

“My next next line of actions will be made private for now…. THANK YOU!!!

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