The administration of Ghanaian musician DJ Azonto has raised considerations over what it describes because the “unauthorised use” of the artiste’s model id by Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido and Asake.
In a press release launched by the Rolls Royce Household on 17 August 2025, DJ Azonto’s administration expressed disappointment over two latest high-profile occasions the place components of his distinctive inventive id have been allegedly copied.
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In response to the assertion, throughout Davido and Chioma’s lavish marriage ceremony (#Chivido2025) in Miami, Davido was seen sporting a lipstick model that bore a putting resemblance to DJ Azonto’s trademark look.
Equally, at AfroFuture 2025 in Detroit, Nigerian sensation Asake carried out in a wig that strongly resembled DJ Azonto’s well-known stage look.
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The assertion learn:
Watching its unauthorised utilization with out acknowledgment from administration, clearance, or compensation is extremely unacceptable
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The discharge additional highlighted the heavy funding that has gone into constructing and popularising the “Alla Woyo” model.
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In response to the alleged infringements, DJ Azonto has issued what many have described as a unprecedented listing of calls for, which embody:
His picture to be positioned on the Nigerian Naira be aware for 10 years.
Dangote Cement to be renamed “DJ Azonto Microfinance.”
Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport in Lagos to be renamed “Corolla Arthur Worldwide Airport” after his firstborn.
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A shareholding stake in Adeleke College.
All music royalties belonging to Asake, Davido, and Olamide.
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Diamond chains owned by Tanzanian celebrity Diamond Platnumz.
The Rolls Royce Household harassed that it intends to pursue authorized motion throughout a number of jurisdictions to safeguard DJ Azonto’s mental property, picture rights, and business pursuits.
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“We as soon as once more advise all creatives that DJ Azonto’s creativity and mental property isn’t free of charge utilization,” the assertion signed by Sammy Anim, Public Relations Officer of the Rolls Royce Household, concluded.
Davido and Asake have but to responded to the infringement allegations.
