The Public Relations Head of Burniton Music Group, Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng, has challenged rising musician Maddy Maznaz to provide evidence backing her allegation that dancehall artiste Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, copied her song.

Vida said the accusation against Stonebwoy is serious and could damage his reputation if left unanswered, warning that the matter could be taken to court if Maddy Maznaz fails to substantiate her claims.

In a video shared online, the Burniton Music Group executive accused some individuals of creating controversies around Stonebwoy whenever he is preparing for major events, describing such reports as unfair attacks on the artiste’s brand.

“There are some lesser demons in this country. Every time there is an upcoming Stonebwoy event, these people spread false news. It’s about time we said we are tired of these negative and untrue stories. We wanted to use someone as a scapegoat, and someone has fallen into the trap,” she said.

Vida explained that responding to the allegation was necessary because silence could make people believe such controversies were deliberately created as part of Stonebwoy’s promotional strategy.

“If we do not address it, someone will sit back and claim those fake stories and reports are part of our PR strategy to promote our shows. But when it comes to Stonebwoy, our quality speaks for itself. We don’t do stunts here, and that is why we want to set the record straight on this particular story,” she noted.

Her comments follow claims by Maddy Maznaz that she sent a song to Stonebwoy, but the award-winning artiste later used elements of the work for a project featuring Jamaican artiste Grace Latoya Hamilton, popularly known as Spice.

Reacting to the allegation, Vida questioned whether Maddy Maznaz had any direct communication with Stonebwoy or evidence showing that the song was submitted to him.

“Where exactly do you go way back with Stonebwoy? You see what you have started; we will deal with it squarely. You cannot just get up and tarnish the image of an artiste like Stonebwoy and go scot-free. The song you claim you sent to Stonebwoy, I want to know through what means you sent that track. Have you ever had Stonebwoy’s contact in any way?” she questioned.

She further demanded proof of any correspondence between the two musicians and insisted that allegations against Stonebwoy must be supported with facts.

“I am daring you, let me know where you met Stonebwoy. Bring the evidence to prove that you ever communicated with Stonebwoy to the point where you sent your work to him for review. Maddy Maz, we are waiting for the proof of your correspondence with Stonebwoy because, as I speak to you now, you need to gather your evidence. You will face the law for this,” Vida added.

Maddy Maznaz had earlier made the claim during an interview with broadcaster Nana Romeo Welewele, alleging that Stonebwoy drew inspiration from her song because she was a lesser-known artiste.

The controversy has since sparked debate among music fans over issues of originality, collaboration, and intellectual property within Ghana’s music industry.

Watch the video here:

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Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang