A recent controversy has arisen after rapper MI accused a food company, Erisco, of using his song ‘Nobody’ without his permission.
This comes after Erisco was put under scrutiny since September last year, when a consumer named Chioma Egodi criticized their tomato paste product on social media, claiming it tasted sugary.
The company, in response, labelled the claim as false, leading to Egodi’s arrest based on a petition by the CEO. This has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some users calling for a boycott of Erisco products, citing the company’s poor handling of the situation.
The police, in a statement by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, have restated their intent to prosecute Egodi, which has only added to the controversy.
In response to the backlash, Erisco allegedly used MI’s song ‘Nobody’ as a background soundtrack in a now-deleted tweet attempting to reiterate the quality of its product.
However, MI was quick to react to the unauthorized use of his song, stating that using copyrighted material without permission is not legal, even for a social media ad.
He even shared a CHATGPT response emphasizing that such actions can lead to legal consequences for the brand.
This situation has raised concerns about the use of copyrighted material and has highlighted the importance of obtaining permission before using someone else’s work.
The controversy surrounding Erisco’s product and the subsequent unauthorized use of MI’s song have brought negative attention to the company and could have legal repercussions.
