Rapper AKA is famous for sampling a few songs to create his many hits. One of the musician's songs which he sampled is fuming and is demanding royalties. The Legendary Jazz muso Caiphus Semenya claims the late rapper sampled two of his songs, however without his permission.
Sunday World reports that Caiphus Semenya is demanding 50% royalties from these said 2 songs. The publications reports that the Jazz artist then used this 2 songs in 2 of his albums.
Without disclosing which of the two songs he is referring to, he claims the rapper did so with no permission obtained from him.
AKA's latest hit album has numerous samples in it. It got certified Gold within days after its release and also obtained billboards in various parts of the country.
In it, he features Nadia Nakai, Khuli Chana, Blxckie, Emtee, Yanga Chief, and Thato Sual as well as first time collaborator Sjava.
For the past few years, AKA prioritized Mass Country and wanted it to be the biggest album in the country. His team worked and continues to work hard so the album reaches the success AKA intended it to.
His mother Lynn Forbes spoke at the album listening session, saying her son worked really hard on the album, “Kiernan was so proud of Mass Country. As a family it was a pleasure to see his music's evolution over the years. He played us this album over and over again. We’re happy the world finally gets to hear it.”
“AKA was one of the few people who could be classified as a South African Hip Hop megastar and we are honoured to be able to continue to share his music with his fans both in South Africa and all over the world,” says Warren Bokwe, Lead Music Strategy, and Operations for Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa.
She further encouraged his fan base, The Megacy to continue his legacy, "If Kiernan had the opportunity to ask anything from us right now what would it be? Knowing the person and father he has grown into, I believe Kiernan would ask of me and you to continue loving the people he loved and to preserve his memory and legacy forever … so when Kairo’s friends in the future ask her who her dad was she would be able to answer … Let me show you who my dad is
"I continue, to humbly request, that you help our family create the memories that will fill the future gaps for Kairo, by sharing your stories and personal experiences about her dad, her hero, on social media or anywhere possible …. where in future, when she has access to the social media platforms, she will experience him through your stories and your outpour of love," said Lynn.
