Dunsin Oyekan Raises Alarm Over Unauthorized Upload of His Song
Popular gospel artist Dunsin Oyekan has publicly called out the illegal re-release of one of his songs on digital platforms.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, the singer expressed his frustration after discovering that a track from his 2022 album The Glory Experience—titled Code of Worship—had been reposted without his permission.
In his words:
“My X folks, I need you to help report and bring down a criminal and illegal upload on all digital platforms. Someone released Code of Worship again. I released it on The Glory Experience album in 2022. Please wherever you find it, report immediately. Thanks.”
He described the act as both “criminal” and “illegal,” urging fans to report the unauthorized version wherever it appears online.
Oyekan joins a growing list of Nigerian artists who continue to face challenges with copyright infringement—issues that aren’t limited to secular music. Gospel musicians are now increasingly vulnerable to piracy, especially in the digital age.
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While Nigeria’s Copyright Act exists to protect creative works, enforcement remains a hurdle. Lengthy legal battles often deter artists from seeking justice. A notable example is the decades-long legal tussle between music legend King Sunny Ade and African Songs Limited, which dragged on for 30 years.
That said, modern streaming platforms have introduced tools to help artists reclaim ownership of their work more efficiently. One such tool is the takedown request, which allows rights holders to flag and remove unauthorized content swiftly.
Oyekan’s call is a reminder that while the digital space offers new opportunities, it also comes with new battles. And for artists, protecting one’s work is becoming just as important as creating it.
