I did not steal Majek Fashek’s song, I paid his manager – Timi Dakolo

Nigerian music star, Timi Dakolo, has denied claim by veteran reggae singer, Majek Fashek, that he stole his song.

Majek Fashek had told Saturday Beats that Dakolo stole his evergreen hit, ‘Send Down the Rain’.

Fashek had said, “He broke the rules of copyright. He is a thief because in music business, he must take permission before he works on someone’s song.”

“That is why we have COSON. I did not give anyone the right to do anything with my song.”

But Dakolo, who did a remix of the song in 2013, claimed he got permission to do a remix.

Dakolo said in an Instagram post, “My people, it saddens me to see such. I always try to do things rightly and lawfully.”

“I paid his manager to remake the song, I got my invoice, I even mentioned to him during our rehearsals at the Headies.

“So, honestly I don’t understand this write-up.

“Oga Majek Fashek. I respect and love you. Your voice gives life to lyrics. You are one of the best musicians I know. God bless you.” The Punch