A fiery clash between a Nigerian singer and music producer Niphkeys has captured attention on social media. The singer accused Niphkeys of stealing a beat sent to him and selling it to popular artist Odumodublvck, who allegedly used it in one of his tracks.
The Accusation
The singer claimed he sent Niphkeys a beat in November 2024, hoping for feedback or collaboration. However, to his shock, the same beat appeared in a song by Odumodublvck months later.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the singer vented his frustration, stating:
“Sent Niphkeys my bro’s song in November just to find out he remade the same beat for Odumodu. Why’s the music industry so cruel?”
Niphkeys’ Response
Niphkeys strongly denied the allegations, asserting that he never opened the singer’s message. He shared a screenshot showing the message as “sent” but unread. In a heated reply, he said:
“If not that you are stupid, you will see I didn’t even open your message when you sent the song. It’s still showing sent. Stupid fool!”
To further defend himself, Niphkeys claimed he purchased the beat from Splice, a platform for royalty-free samples.
The Singer’s Persistence
The accuser dismissed Niphkeys’ defense, alleging that the producer deleted tweets to cover his tracks. He wrote:
“If you aren’t lying, you won’t have deleted over four tweets, Thiefkeys.”
Netizens’ Mixed Reactions
Social media users were divided over the controversy:
• @PapiTimi_: “No changes, just copy and paste. Even Shazam will find it hard differentiating both songs.”
• @BiGTaiKun: “The beat is different. What he remade is authentic. No cruel action here.”
• @wene084: “It’s very possible for two producers to use the same sample. This seems like a coincidence.”
• @anthony_fedora: “Get a lawyer involved. If the song has been produced, sue for intellectual property theft.”
• @realworyor: “The tone is on a public website. Anyone can access it. Stop judging emotionally and focus on facts.”
What’s Next?
As the drama unfolds, both parties stand their ground. While Niphkeys insists on his innocence, the singer continues to demand accountability. Some suggest the matter may need legal resolution, raising questions about intellectual property in music production.
Who’s in the right? Only time—and possibly the courts—will tell.
