- Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to remove songs by its international and African musicians from TikTok
- This comes after both companies failed to reach an agreement on proper compensation for their artists and songwriters, protection of human artists from the harmful effects of artificial intelligence and online safety for TikTokers
- This agreement means that TikTokers will not be able to use UMG-licensed songs in their content
TikTokers who are fans of Ghanaian dancehall musician Stonebwoy and many other African as well as international musicians will have to say goodbye to their favorite musicians’ songs on the entertainment app.
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TikTok to withdraw songs to Universal Music Group
TikTok is set to remove several songs from its platform after the company failed to reach an agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company.
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UMGwhich represents a number of artists including Nigeria’s Mr Eazi, Ghana’s Stonebwoy, Nigeria’s Yemi Alade, South Africa’s Nasty C, America’s Taylor Swift, Canada’s The Weeknd and Canada’s Drake, accused TikTok of trying to pay a fraction of fair value for her music and bullying and intimidation during negotiations.
UMG further stated that it will stop licensing its music to TikTok when its current contract expires on January 31, 2024. This means that TikTokers will not be able to use songs from the music company in their content.
The music company also expressed concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence and online security on its musicians.
Tik Toka Chinese company with over a billion users worldwide, said UMG puts its own selfish interest above that of its artists.
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TikTok said it was unfortunate that UMG decided to walk away from a platform that serves as a free promotion and discovery tool for creatives and musicians.
Below are more details on the issues between UMG and TikTok.
“This is so lovely”: Stonebwoy gives money to strangers, video melts hearts
YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian dance artiste Stonebwoy’s recent kind gesture touched the hearts of many.
In a video, the popular singer was seen giving money to strangers he met while riding a motorbike in Ivory Coast with his lovely wife, Dr Louisa Satekla.
Ghanaians who saw the video praised the singer for always putting people first.
Source: YEN.com.gh