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Details: After establishing himself as one of Afrobeats’ hitmakers, Joeboy has continued to dazzle listeners with his chart-topping music that has taken his fame beyond the shores of Nigeria.

Veteran singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Asa has demanded that Afrobeats artist Joeboy and producer Tempoe pay her N300 million over copyright infringement in Joeboy’s ‘Contour’.

In a letter sent to Joeboy by Asa’s Lawyers and which the artist posted on his Instagram Story, the content revealed accusations of a copyright suit stemming from the composition of Joeboy’s ‘Contour’.

According to the letter, the lawyers who are representing the “fire on the mountain” crooner claimed that the song’s composition and arrangement were created by Asa in a recording session with the music producer Tempoe which took place on 22nd, September 2020.

Additionally, the letter said their client didn’t grant permission for Joeboy and Tempoe to utilize the instrumentation in the single.

Asa’s lawyers demanded that the song be taken off all digital streaming platforms within 24 hours of receiving the letter.

In addition to this, they also demanded that Joeboy and Tempoe address an apology to their client for the copyright breach while seizing any and all further infringements.

Joe has since received the demand and has shrugged it off. Reposting the letter on his Instagram story, he laughed, “LOL”.

He continued on another slide: “Cos I dey always do love and light you think sey I be soft meat.”

He added: “You said I have 24 hours, it’s been 48hours, do something.”

In August 2022, Joeboy released his single titled “Contour,” which was produced by beat maker Tempoe.

The Abia State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria has paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Nollywood star, Emma Abuchi, at Umuagu Ohuhu, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State. Abuchi, a movie actor and Producer was allegedly killed by his personal assistant in Asaba, Delta State early July. During the condolence visit, the Chairman of Reconciliatory Committee of the Actors’ Guild in Abia state, Mr. Stanley Mba who spoke on behalf of the Guild, expressed deep sorrow at the death of their dedicated member.

Mba described their late member as a dedicated and skillful man who was also hardworking. Mba expressed deep sorrow that the former actor was allegedly killed by a man he trusted and made his Personal Assistant (PA). The leader of the delegation explained that the visit was to commiserate with the family of the entire family of Emma Abuchi in their time of grief.

The Actors Guild members prayed God to console the family while assuring that the murder suspect who is now at large would be apprehended. Also speaking, members of the Guild, Signor Nath and Emeka Onyekwere regretted the great loss caused by the death of Emma Abuchi to Abia state and movie practitioners in general. He disclosed that the family of the late movie star would not be left behind. Responding, the elder brother of the deceased, Ikpo Ugochukwu expressed shock at the death of his younger brother, who was fast-rising star, regretting that only God knows why his brother suffered the gruesome fate. In her lamentations, mother of the late Prince Emma Abuchi, Mrs Nwanyioma Ikpo described the death of her son as a big shock which but appreciated the members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria for identifying with her in her time of sorrows.

…Lauds AMUFPMAN as panacea to youth restiveness

The Anambra State ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism led by its Executive Officer, Comrade Don Onyenji has noted that henceforth any one or group who intends to organize any show must register with the ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism to certify the authenticity of the show. This is in line with the Governor Chukwuma Soludo vision in turning Anambra State into a liveable mega city as well as entertainment hub which will further attract tourist into the state. Commissioner Onyenji stated this when the leadership of the Association of Music and film producers and Marketers of Nigeria (AMUFPMAN) Anambra Chapter paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Awka on Monday.

He described the Association of Music and Film Producers and Marketers of Nigeria (AMUFPMAN) as an important organization that can help boost entertainment and create job opportunities which will further reduce youth restiveness in Anambra State and Nigeria at large. The Commissioner urged them to use music and films to promote Igbo Cultural values and called for the regulation of the entertainment industry in the interest of the society. While informing them that the state government was working towards establishing a film village that will depict Igbo Culture, he called on investors to key in to assist in advancing the entertainment industry in the state.

He recognized the impact of piracy on the industry and called on the relevant agencies to rise to their responsibilities by bringing to book the pirates. In an address, the president of the Association of Music and film producers of Nigeria (AMUFPMAN) Anambra Chapter Evangelist Macson Nwasike congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy Doctor Onyekachukwu Ibezim on their successful assumption of office and commended them for appointing one of their own as commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Comrade Don Onyenji describing him as a multi talented fellow that will help reviving entertainment industry in the state.

He informed the Commissioner of their efforts in creating job opportunities for the unemployed in areas of acting, singing, dancing, and comedy. He appealed to the state government to support them by donating funds and establishing a film village to enhance their performances. He also called on the state government and federal government to help them protect their intellectual properties from pirates. The group also appealed to the state government to create a market in Awka for them where they would be marketing their products. Other executive members of the Association in a vote of thanks, Mr. Roy Ekwunife and Mr Eze Onwuji also commended Governor Soludo for appointment one of their colleagues into an exalted position and solicited for support to enable them produce more movies and generate revenue for themselves and state government.

Fans and a plethora of social media users, including Nollywood Diva Nkechi Blessing, have flocked en masse to the social media page of a popular Nigerian crossdresser, known as James Brown, after he showed off his in new photos.

James Brown was captured on the streets of London wearing a sultry gown, flaunting his body shape and his backside.

These photos were shared on his verified Instagram account and have since attracted a flurry of mixed responses from his fans and viewers.

Nevertheless, social media has become a platform which celebrities use to flaunt their stunning looks, and James Brown is quite known for frequently making use of his social media page to excite his fans with photos of himself in sultry outfits.

While releasing the photos, he added a caption that reads, “Beauty is power, a smile is its sword.”

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As expected, immediately after the photos surfaced online, Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing, among several others who came across the post quickly rushed down to the comment box section to express their reactions from different perspectives.

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