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Drake-Obrafour suit: Everyone involved in the song was captured in the lawsuit

Hammer, who is the song’s producer, has finally spoken on the matter.

Speaking on JOY FM’s Showbiz A-Z with Kwame Dadzie, Hammer addressed concerns raised by another musician, Mantse Aryeequaye, whose voice was used by Drake in the sampled remix.

In the wake of the lawsuit, Nii Mantse Aryeequaye argued that he should have been included in the suit because it was his voice that was sampled.

Hammer, however, assured that everyone involved in the song’s production stands to benefit if the court ruling favors Obrafour.

“It is everybody on the song against Drake. Obrafour is only leading the conversation. So I don’t know what the hullabaloo was about,” he clarified.

Responding to questions about how all contributors were included in the lawsuit, Hammer explained that all who were involved in the song were captured in the suit and Obrafour was leading because he was the owner of the song.

He further revealed that Obrafour had a conversation with all parties involved, including Mantse, before proceeding with the lawsuit.

“We are mentioned in the docket. The publishing of the song has Tina, Tinny, Mantse, me, and Obrafour. Obrafour is the one leading because it’s his song. He owns the copyright.

“He spoke to everybody. I connected the conference call. We were all on the call. We all agreed, and Obrafour went on with the suit,” Hammer confirmed.

Background

The controversy arose when Mantse Aryeequaye claimed ownership of the phrase ‘Killer cut, blood’ from the 2003 remix of Obrafour’s ‘Oye Ohene,’ which Drake used in ‘Calling My Name.’

In a series of tweets, Mantse asserted his intellectual property rights and criticized the lawsuit being pursued solely in Obrafour’s name.

Despite the ongoing legal dispute, Obrafour is seeking approximately $10 million in damages, among other claims.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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