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An Accra High Court has thrown out a lawsuit against rapper Obrafour and producer Hammer.<\/p>\n
The case, filed by Mantse Aryeequaye, founder of the Chalewote Street Art Festival, alleged that the duo wrongfully claimed sole ownership of the phrase \u2018killer cut blood\u2019 featured in the hit song \u2018Oye Ohene.\u2019<\/p>\n
The case took an unexpected turn on Thursday, February 15, 2024 when the court cited technicalities in Mantse\u2019s claims, leading to its dismissal.<\/p>\n
The pivotal observation was that Mantse had filed separate claims against Obrafour and Hammer, a move that ultimately led to the case\u2019s demise.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Joy Entertainment, Bobby Banson, the lawyer representing Obrafour, shed light on the legal intricacies that led to the dismissal.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe should not have sued Obrafour and Hammer for different causes of actions, but he did, and the law is the law,\u201d Banson explained. \u201cSo, I asked the case to be struck out, and the court agreed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Banson emphasized that the defendants needed to be treated as separate entities in two distinct suits, a crucial point that swayed the court\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n
Despite the setback, the court awarded an amount of GH\u20b510,000 against Mantse, signaling a partial victory for Obrafour and Hammer.<\/p>\n
In response to the court\u2019s ruling, a spokesperson for the Chalewote Street Art Festival founder expressed resilience in the face of adversity. Anny Osabutey affirmed their unwavering commitment to pursuing the matter further, despite the setback. \u201cI have been informed that a cost of GHS10,000 was awarded against us, but Mantse will go again,\u201d Osabutey declared.<\/p>\n
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