Veteran singer Lawal Olalekan Olumo, popularly known as Konga, has claimed he is entitled to 60 per cent of the earnings from Burna Boy’s song Update, alleging that the artist used his work without permission.
On the Hits Don’t Lie podcast, Konga said Burna Boy never contacted him before or after incorporating his material, despite Konga publicly raising the issue months ago.
He referenced the case of American singer Toni Braxton, whose work was sampled on Burna Boy’s Last Last, noting that she received 60 per cent of the royalties. “If Toni Braxton is getting 60% of Last Last, why can’t he come and meet me first, talk to me?” he questioned.
Konga added that he has so far avoided legal action out of respect for Burna Boy and his efforts in promoting African music internationally.
He further claimed that this is not the first time his material has been used, alleging that Burna Boy had previously incorporated his lyrics in the remix of Sungba with Asake.
According to Konga, after his request for a collaboration on his song Kabakaba was ignored, he decided to respond differently, stating that he is now sampling Burna Boy’s work without prior permission.
