Beautiful Nubia Accuses Gospel Artists of Copyright Theft
Singer Calls Out Yinka Ayefele, BBO Over Alleged Melody Copying
Beautiful Nubia Raises Alarm Over Alleged Copyright Abuse
The Beautiful Nubia copyright accusation has sparked intense reactions online after the veteran folk singer publicly accused two gospel musicians of intellectual property theft.
In a strongly worded Instagram post, Beautiful Nubia claimed that his 2002 classic Seven Lives served as the melodic foundation for later gospel songs released without his consent.
According to the respected songwriter, the issue first surfaced in 2012. He alleged that Yinka Ayefele copied the melody of Seven Lives in his gospel track My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti), released that same year.
BBO’s 2026 Song Added to the Copyright Dispute
Beautiful Nubia extended the copyright accusation to a more recent case involving gospel act BBO.
He pointed to BBO’s 2026 trending single Amin, insisting that it also borrowed heavily from his original composition.
“There was Yinka Ayefele with My Faith in God in 2012,” he wrote. “Now someone called BBO with Amin this year.” The singer stressed that both songs mirrored the melodic structure of Seven Lives.
‘Stealing Is Stealing,’ Nubia Declares
Furthermore, Beautiful Nubia criticised what he called weak respect for copyright. He aimed his words especially at gospel musicians.
“When will Nigerians learn to respect copyright?” he asked. He added that stealing has no alternative meaning. In his words, theft remains theft.
Copyright Debate Reignites in Nigerian Music Industry
The Beautiful Nubia copyright accusation has once again drawn attention to long-standing concerns about intellectual property protection in Nigeria’s music industry.
While neither Yinka Ayefele nor BBO has officially responded, the allegations continue to fuel conversations about originality, ethics, and accountability among Nigerian artists.
As fans and industry observers react, the controversy highlights the growing demand for stronger copyright awareness and enforcement within the country’s creative sector.
