A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a N5 billion copyright suit against Nigerian gospel singer Sinach, affirming her status as the sole author and copyright owner of the hit song 'Way Maker.' The ruling, delivered by Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa on July 24, 2026, rejected claims from music producer Michael Oluwole, who sought co-authorship and a share of the song's revenues. The court found that Oluwole's role was limited to mixing and mastering the song, which Sinach had already created and performed internationally prior to his involvement. Justice Lewis-Allagoa emphasized that copyright ownership belongs to the original creator of a work, and technical contributors do not automatically gain authorship rights. The court dismissed all of Oluwole's claims as unmeritorious, reaffirming Sinach's exclusive rights under Nigerian copyright laws. Sinach and her husband expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, which solidifies her ownership of the globally celebrated song.
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