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M.O.G Beatz Wins Copyright Case Against Shatta Wale Ordered to Pay $20K

M.O.G Beatz Wins Copyright Case Against Shatta Wale Ordered to Pay $20K

In a ruling, Ghanaian record producer M.O.G. Beatz has won his copyright case against Ghanaian renowned artist Shatta Wale. The court found that Shatta Wale had used M.O.G Beatz’s work without proper compensation and ordered the SM boss to pay $20,000 for the work done.

M.O.G Beatz, a prominent figure in the Ghanaian music industry, accused Shatta Wale of failing to honor an agreement for a production deal, which led to the legal action. The dispute centered around the use of beats created by M.O.G for several of Shatta Wale’s tracks, which were released without payment or formal acknowledgment of the producer’s rights.

The court ruling has been hailed as a significant victory for the protection of intellectual property in the music industry. It sends a strong message that artists and producers must respect copyright agreements and properly compensate creators for their work.

Shatta Wale is yet to comment on the ruling, but the $20,000 payment will serve as a reminder of the importance of respecting legal agreements and the rights of others in the entertainment industry.

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Source: Edyspromotions.com

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Edy Wonda

Edy Wonder Sedzro, also known as Edy Wonda, is a prominent Ghanaian media personality and event organizer from the Volta Region. He is best known as the CEO of the Volta Media Excellence Awards (VMEA), an initiative established in 2020 to recognize and motivate media practitioners in the Volta and Oti regions. Under his leadership, VMEA has honored over 100 media professionals and organized events such as media literacy conferences and health screenings for journalists.

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