Ghanaian artiste and disc jockey Ice Boss, formarly known as DJ Azonto, is demanding $100 million in compensation and iconic national recognition fro
Ghanaian artiste and disc jockey Ice Boss, formarly known as DJ Azonto, is demanding $100 million in compensation and iconic national recognition from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for allegedly using his hit song “Fa No Fom” without permission at a campaign rally.
Through his management team, Rolls Royce Family, Ice Boss is seeking monetary damages of $100 million from the NDC for using his copyrighted work without authorisationduring their campaign.
“Currently known as Ice Boss, DJ Azonto’s chart-topping single, which has captured the hearts of millions, was played at an NDC rally without prior authorisation from the artist or his management,” reads part of a statement issued by Sammy Anim, Public Relations Officer for Rolls Royce Family.
In addition to financial compensation, Ice Boss has made an unprecedented request should the NDC win the upcoming general elections: he and his family are to be .featured on Ghana’s currency, the cedis.
“This feature will not only include Ice Boss himself but will also showcase his mother, wife, and three children as the new Big Six, symbolising family, cultural pride, and national recognition,” the statement continues.
The case highlights issues surrounding the unauthorised use of copyrighted works in political campaigns and the significant demands being made for both financial restitution and symbolic national honour.
Earlier on is the artist called out Dr Bawumia over what he has described as unfair use of his intellectual property.
The management team of Ghanaain artist DJ Azonto, known as the Rolls Royce Family, has expressed its disappointment in press statement.