Alabaster Box
The Ghanaian band Alabaster Box has charged that hip-hop artist Medikal used parts of their hit song without obtaining authorization.
The Alabaster Box highlighted that Medikal should have sought approval prior to incorporating parts of the track 'Akwaaba' into his latest release, 'Welcome to Africa'.
The question of whether Medikal should compensate Alabaster Box for using portions of 'Akwaaba' without permission remains unresolved.
The Alabaster Box has not yet specified whether Medikal should provide compensation for breaking copyright laws and failing to consult with the group during the production of the song's sample version.
Copyright infringement happens when: "(a) the work is displayed for commercial purposes, (b) the work is distributed, (c) the work is reproduced, extracted, and copied for commercial use."
If someone violates a copyright, Act 690 from 2005 offers these solutions: "The copyright holder has the option to (a) request the copyright administrator to resolve the disagreement via arbitration, (b) initiate criminal charges against the violator. Upon conviction, the offender will be fined. Additionally, (c) they have the right to seek legal action in court to obtain an order halting the ongoing violation."
Nevertheless, the group asserts that Medikal used samples from their hit song 'Akwaaba' without obtaining authorization.
The initial 10 seconds of 'Welcome to Africa' bear a strong resemblance to the opening segment of 'Akwaaba,' indicating potential plagiarism as well as deliberate appropriation.
The collective contended that incorporating 'Akwaaba' into both the title and verses of Medikal's track demonstrates an evident familiarity with their material.
The claim suggests that Medikal actively promoted and disseminated the purportedly infringing song across prominent streaming services such as YouTube, Audiomack, Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay, thereby exacerbating the infringement.
Via their legal representatives, The Alabaster Box has made an official request for the prompt withdrawal of 'Welcome to Africa' from every digital and conventional platform.
The collective is calling for an immediate halt to all promotional, performance-related, and sales activities connected to the song. They are also insisting on canceling any contracts tied to its creation and dissemination.
Aside from ceasing all promotional efforts, the organization is calling for a comprehensive financial report detailing the income produced by the song. They also seek transparency regarding every individual or entity that was part of promoting or distributing it.
If their requests are not fulfilled, Alabaster Box plans to take legal action, seeking a court order to prohibit any further usage of the song along with the complete removal of all existing copies.
They are pursuing monetary compensation for the unauthorized usage and are asking for extra damages due to what they characterize as deliberate copyright infringement, plus they want reimbursement for their legal costs.
Neither Medikal nor his team have officially addressed the accusation.
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