Multiple award-winning Amapiano artiste, DJ Azonto, has expressed displeasure over the increasing use of his self-acclaimed term “Attassa” by Nigerian artistes.
According to him, he intends to petition Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to register his concerns about how entertainers in Nigeria are adopting the popular social media term without his consent.
The “Fa No Fom” hitmaker cited artistes such as Davido, Chief Cubana, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Asake, Portable, VeryDarkMan and even Genevieve Nnaji as individuals who have used the term without acknowledging him.
DJ Azonto said he will urge President Tinubu to instruct Nigeria’s Minister of Creative Arts to ensure that Nigerian musicians and entertainers refrain from using “Attassa.”
“Nigeria and Ghana are one. I don’t see why they can’t call me as a brother before using my term. President Tinubu must tell the Creative Arts Minister to make sure no artiste uses Attassa again before I take legal action,” he stated.
My lawyers advised me to report Davido, Chief Cubana to Nigeria authorities – DJ Azonto
Despite his frustration, DJ Azonto expressed admiration for President Tinubu’s leadership, explaining that his respect for him is the reason he has not yet pursued legal action.
He suggested that the President could compensate him by renaming Banana Island to Attassa Island.
The Amapiano star also recalled that he had previously warned Sarkodie and others about using the term without his permission.
He insisted that anyone who uses “Attassa” without his approval would be fined $100 million.
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