DJ Azonto Threatens To Sue NDC For $100 Million For Using His Fa No Fom Song During Their Campaign

• DJ Azonto, in a press release, shared that he is demanding $100 million from the New Democratic Congress (NDC) to play his song without his authorization at a campaign rally.
• The musician also called for the images of himself and some of his family members to replace the iconic Big Six on Ghana’s cedi notes
• DJ Azonto’s demands drew hilarious reactions from dozens of Ghanaians on social media

Ghanaian disc jockey and musician DJ Azonto has threatened to sue the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for using his song without permission.

DJ Azonto demands $100 million from NDC

In a press release signed by his PR manager Sammy Anim and shared by blogger Zionfelix, the musician shared that NDC played his hit single, Fa No Fom, at a recent campaign without obtaining the necessary authorization.

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According to the release, DJ Azonto and his management, Rolls Royce Family, demand $100 million from NDC for copyright infringement.

The statement read as follows:

“The Rolls Royce family, DJ Azonto’s management, wishes to formally address the recent developments regarding the use of DJ Azonto’s hit song ‘Fa No Fom’ during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) campaign. Currently known as Ice Boss, DJ Azonto’s chart-topping single, which has won the hearts of millions, was played at an NDC rally without prior approval from the artist or his management for the use of his intellectual property.

DJ Azonto’s management also stated that apart from the financial demands, the musician wants to be honored along with some family members with a feature on Ghana’s CEDI notes if the NDC wins the 2024 general elections in December.

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Check out DJ Azonto’s press release below:

Reactions to DJ Azonto’s press release

The press release of DJ Azonto’s lawsuit drew hilarious reactions from many Ghanaians on social media. YEN.com.gh has collected some of these comments below:

chanduram4520242795 commented:

“My God, how many million dollars do I have in my bank account, who should I send it to?”

terrynewman_ commented:

“At this point, DJ Azonto has problems with Cos Ey’s mind😂.”

mardy_dieya commented:

“I always knew this guy is up to no good 😂😂😂😂😂. He wants what about the cedi note?”

gramzthebahdguy commented:

“At this point, I feel like most Ghanaians have this bipolar disorder and it’s just a matter of time before each person reaches their peak 😂😂😂😂.”

Saint.cedy commented:

“Lol 😂😂😂 , you think it will happen.”

DJ Azonto supports Bawumia amid lawsuit

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that DJ Azonto has endorsed Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the upcoming 2024 Ghana presidential election after moving $10 million against him for copyright infringement.

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The musician attended Dr Bawumia’s campaign rally and delivered a short speech in support of the NPP standard bearer.

Corrected by Berlinda Entsie, reporter and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh