Obrafour sues Canadian rapper Drake for alleged copyright infringement

A Ghanaian hip-life artist has taken legal action against Canadian rapper Drake for allegedly using a sample from one of his songs without permission.

Obrafour claims that Drake’s track “Calling My Name” contains a sample from his song “Oye Ohene (Remix)” for which he had denied permission.

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The lawsuit seeks at least $10 million in damages for reputational harm and potential lost royalties.

Similar lawsuits have been filed against other Hollywood artists in the past, and the outcome of this case could have implications for the music industry regarding obtaining proper clearance for copyrighted material.