Gospel singer Sinach sued for N5BN over hit song 'Way Maker'

According to several reports, the Federal High Court in Lagos heard a ₦5 billion copyright lawsuit today, November 27, 2024, involving gospel music superstar Osinachi Joseph Egbu, popularly known as Sinach, and music producer Michael Oluwole, also known as Maye.

The legal battle revolves around the ownership and profits of Sinach’s hit song Way Maker, which has gained global recognition since its release in December 2015. The producer, Oluwole, claims he played a critical role in the song’s success by recording, mixing, and mastering it, as well as creating key instrumental elements like the piano, strings, and synthesizers.