Fela’s Management Warns APC Against Use Of His Song For Campaign
Category: Nigeria News
The management of
Fela Kuti
has called out the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the unauthorized use
of the singer’s ‘Eko Ile’ for its campaign.
In a statement on
Monday, the Estate of
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
warned the APC against using the singer’s song for its political campaign.
It said the late music legend remains apolitical, adding that the
use of his music for political purposes will not be tolerated.
“Disclaimer and notice of use without consent. We the
administrators of the Estate of
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
issue this disclaimer,” it reads.
“We do not involve Fela’s music in any political campaign at home or abroad and choose to remain neutral.
“While we wish all candidates the best, we demand that the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are abided by and intellectual property rights are duly respected.”
DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE OF USE WITHOUT CONSENT
— Femi Anikulapo-Kuti (@Femiakuti) November 28, 2022
We the Administrators of The ESTATE OF Fela Anikulapo-Kuti ISSUE THIS DISCLAIMER. WE wish to state here for clarity, that the permission of the Estate was not sought for the use of Fela’s music ‘Eko ile’. pic.twitter.com/aUjSDtN7kx
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