Konga Seeks 60% Royalties From Burna Boy Over Alleged Song Sampling
A dispute is brewing in Nigeria’s music industry as veteran artiste Konga has demanded a 60 per cent share of earnings from Afrobeats star Burna Boy over claims of unauthorised sampling.
Konga made the revelation during a recent appearance on the Hits Don’t Lie podcast, alleging that Burna Boy used elements of his work in the song “Update” without prior consent or formal agreement.
According to him, attempts to resolve the issue amicably have not yielded results. He stated that despite publicly raising concerns months earlier, Burna Boy has not reached out to discuss compensation or proper credit.
Drawing comparisons, Konga referenced Burna Boy’s 2022 hit Last Last, where the Grammy-winning artiste sampled He Wasn’t Man Enough by Toni Braxton. Reports at the time indicated that Braxton received a significant share of the song’s royalties.
Konga questioned why a similar arrangement had not been extended to him, arguing that industry standards should apply equally regardless of geography.
Despite the disagreement, the veteran singer noted that he has deliberately held back from pursuing legal action. He explained that his decision is driven by his admiration for Burna Boy’s music and his pride in seeing African sounds gain global recognition.
He further claimed that this is not an isolated case, alleging that Burna Boy had previously referenced his lyrics in the remix of “Sungba” alongside Asake.
In a surprising twist, Konga stated that he has now chosen to respond in kind by sampling Burna Boy’s work without permission, after an earlier request for a collaborative remix of his song “Kabakaba” was reportedly ignored.
As of now, Burna Boy has not publicly responded to the allegations. The situation highlights ongoing conversations within the music industry around intellectual property, sampling rights, and fair compensation for original creators.
