Veteran musician Jazzman Olofin has publicly called out Afropop star Adekunle Gold for allegedly sampling his classic hit “Raise Da Roof” during a London concert.
Jazzman, in a playful but pointed Instagram post, questioned why AG Baby rehearsed and performed the 22-year-old hit with a full live band without reaching out to him first.
“HA!!! WETIN DEY HAPPUN FOR HERE? LOL. I’ve got no issue with an artiste freestyling another artist’s song on stage for a second as a sign of respect. It’s cool,” he wrote.
“BUT when you go through a great length to actually rehearse my 22-year-old monster hit song with your one million man live band haba.”
The singer made it clear he may not be as active in the new-school soundscape, but he’s very much alive — and very open to being compensated.
“I may be a little too old to be singing your generation’s music, but I’m certainly not too old to spend your generation’s money. Mr @adekunlegold, I’m still actively performing. Don’t beat around the bush. Next time, call baba,” he added.