Cecilia Marfo sued over copyright infringement

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Booboo. 7 years ago

This is pure blackmail. You haven't heard her song yourself and you are telling this absurd story. Don't let anyone push you to be stupid. How are you going to be analytical in court when they ask you questions.

This is pure blackmail. You haven't heard her song yourself and you are telling this absurd story. Don't let anyone push you to be stupid. How are you going to be analytical in court when they ask you questions.
NANA MENSAH ABOAGYE 7 years ago

Reason enough u too,he did not take de issue to court dats y he calls on her so al wil be settled amicably.wat shows he is blackmailing her ?

Reason enough u too,he did not take de issue to court dats y he calls on her so al wil be settled amicably.wat shows he is blackmailing her ?
Tommy 7 years ago

Don't you know that the woman has stolen his song? Osei Boateng wouldn't go to court if he hasn't listened to what Cecilia has recorded. Besides, everyone knows that Cecilia Marfa has copied everything from the song except y ...
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Don't you know that the woman has stolen his song? Osei Boateng wouldn't go to court if he hasn't listened to what Cecilia has recorded. Besides, everyone knows that Cecilia Marfa has copied everything from the song except you. Mind your speech wen u said he shouldn't be pushed to be stupid. Ask God for forgiveness
Shobby 7 years ago

Boo-boo. Respect Osei Boateng. And stop being psychopath. Be reasoned up.

Boo-boo. Respect Osei Boateng. And stop being psychopath. Be reasoned up.
ScHoly 7 years ago

Whether gospel musicians or not, it is important to respect copyright. It is the same gospel they are spreading but it is also their means of making a living. In Jesus's parable about the three talents, Jesus expected each pe ...
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Whether gospel musicians or not, it is important to respect copyright. It is the same gospel they are spreading but it is also their means of making a living. In Jesus's parable about the three talents, Jesus expected each person to use what they were given productively. In the parable of the 10 virgins, Jesus further frowned on depending on what has been given to others (Matt 25:9). So Jesus likes hardwork; He cherishes fair; and he admires accountability. As long as the lyrics are taken from the bible but the CD's do not come out free because the bible itself is not free, taking someone's work can also not be free.
Kwame 7 years ago

Osei Boateng has been nice here. It's actually copied and breaches copyright law so Cecilia should see Osei Boateng and get case settled amicably asap.
Her delay and refusal to do this will surely stain her nature. We gospel ...
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Osei Boateng has been nice here. It's actually copied and breaches copyright law so Cecilia should see Osei Boateng and get case settled amicably asap.
Her delay and refusal to do this will surely stain her nature. We gospel lovers expect the singers to act according to what they preach through their music...Shalom
Kweku 7 years ago

No lawless society will progress, people stealing, adultery, corruption all with impunity. How can u take "word for word" someone's work (I know it's meant to uplift the name of God?), but u need to acknowledge the owner. Sim ...
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No lawless society will progress, people stealing, adultery, corruption all with impunity. How can u take "word for word" someone's work (I know it's meant to uplift the name of God?), but u need to acknowledge the owner. Simple!
DEEP THOUGHT 7 years ago

Respect to Osei Boateng.Cecelia Marfo shouting to entice and to rob the people of offertory.

Respect to Osei Boateng.Cecelia Marfo shouting to entice and to rob the people of offertory.
Wisdom 7 years ago

In this world we were not created the same. If I shout and what I say makes sense and you don't shout and you make sense in your sayings, are we not on the right path??? Don't discriminate cause it won't help u.

In this world we were not created the same. If I shout and what I say makes sense and you don't shout and you make sense in your sayings, are we not on the right path??? Don't discriminate cause it won't help u.
Grace 7 years ago

If God listens to humble plea then God hv mercy on u for mkin such silly comment.... Worshiping nd praising God isn't abt hymns slow tones.....wat do u mean by enticing for offertory!! Nd u call Ur self deep thought!!!! Tweea ...
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If God listens to humble plea then God hv mercy on u for mkin such silly comment.... Worshiping nd praising God isn't abt hymns slow tones.....wat do u mean by enticing for offertory!! Nd u call Ur self deep thought!!!! Tweeaaa
Afua UK 7 years ago

Aaaw please solve this amicably, this song is played till date, especially at funerals.

Aaaw please solve this amicably, this song is played till date, especially at funerals.
lucas 7 years ago

Hmm. ....He hv to sue her .....These gospel musicians always do copy and paste ad3n. ..If you don't know hw to write song is it force....aaaaba

Hmm. ....He hv to sue her .....These gospel musicians always do copy and paste ad3n. ..If you don't know hw to write song is it force....aaaaba
Nanakwasi 7 years ago

Booboo. I am very disappointed in you. Do you understand music? Do you know who a composer is? Ma choir n I have performed this Osei boateng song for years. If you don't know your records well keep quiet.

Booboo. I am very disappointed in you. Do you understand music? Do you know who a composer is? Ma choir n I have performed this Osei boateng song for years. If you don't know your records well keep quiet.
Kwadwo 7 years ago

@Booboo We've heard the song and it's not blackmail. He will win the case. She took his lyrics and changed the beat

@Booboo We've heard the song and it's not blackmail. He will win the case. She took his lyrics and changed the beat
obedindo 7 years ago

kwadwo, she didn't even change the beat, it was like a worship with the same beat. Copyright at the top level

kwadwo, she didn't even change the beat, it was like a worship with the same beat. Copyright at the top level
kwadwo Dickson 7 years ago

common sense will tell those chastising Osei BOATENG to simply reason with logical rights constructs.
do they even know what goes into song writing for someone to simply alternate?

common sense will tell those chastising Osei BOATENG to simply reason with logical rights constructs.
do they even know what goes into song writing for someone to simply alternate?
ellis 7 years ago

This is very bad.Cecelia Marfo is profiting big time for this music. Madam please go and pay for Osei Boateng.Gospel musicians these days are copy copy,they lack originality.

This is very bad.Cecelia Marfo is profiting big time for this music. Madam please go and pay for Osei Boateng.Gospel musicians these days are copy copy,they lack originality.
thick 7 years ago

U people should leave Cecilia marfo alone .

U people should leave Cecilia marfo alone .
Adjoa Love 7 years ago

Eii, this particular song is presbyterian hymnal. I personally think he didn't conpose it by himself.

Eii, this particular song is presbyterian hymnal. I personally think he didn't conpose it by himself.
KOFI YESU 7 years ago

About 20yrs ago I was doing my national service at Efiduasi Asaaman and all the Presbyterian Churches were made to sing this one song in a competition.Some churches made it a Capella others with guitar etc eventually a winner ...
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About 20yrs ago I was doing my national service at Efiduasi Asaaman and all the Presbyterian Churches were made to sing this one song in a competition.Some churches made it a Capella others with guitar etc eventually a winner was found.i didn't hear anyone suing the Presbyterian church. If anything I think the church should sue both musicians.....look at him saying 'some lawyer called me to say he's already filed a suit on my behalf.tweaaaaaaa this mo-bor mo-bor song .
This man Osei shouldn't be given any pesewa I bet he didn't even sell 20 cassette tapes yet he wants to eat from someone.
Sam 7 years ago

Dude.. you're the most ignorant person ever.

Dude.. you're the most ignorant person ever.
Tommy 7 years ago

Hahahahha... you don't know what you are saying. Please don't disclose your ignorance in public ok. Do you know when Osei Boateng composed this song? Why should you say it's in Presby hymn all because it was used as a compuls ...
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Hahahahha... you don't know what you are saying. Please don't disclose your ignorance in public ok. Do you know when Osei Boateng composed this song? Why should you say it's in Presby hymn all because it was used as a compulsory song for a competition in a presby church? That is a very funny comment. Osei Boateng is an old composer who must even be awarded for the great work done.
Grace 7 years ago

Hahahhah.... Say it again wai...

Hahahhah.... Say it again wai...
Tommy 7 years ago

Hehehhehehehe.... Adjoa, you are making me laugh. I am a Presbyterian organist and I've never played this tune. Please can you give me the hymn number so that I play it for my church on Sunday? If it is in the hymnal then l ...
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Hehehhehehehe.... Adjoa, you are making me laugh. I am a Presbyterian organist and I've never played this tune. Please can you give me the hymn number so that I play it for my church on Sunday? If it is in the hymnal then look for the root of it because every song was composed by someone. I've not heard of a song which wasn't composed by a someone yet
ak.USA 7 years ago

Please this is not Presby hymnal but Mr. Osei goes from churches to churches teaching song. He was in our church at Woodbridge Ebenezer Presby leading the choir.

Please this is not Presby hymnal but Mr. Osei goes from churches to churches teaching song. He was in our church at Woodbridge Ebenezer Presby leading the choir.
nana 7 years ago

Yet we are christian propagating the gospel through songs, your song did u have a song? Instead of u people thanking the lord for your live you are here fighting for a song hmm GH!

Yet we are christian propagating the gospel through songs, your song did u have a song? Instead of u people thanking the lord for your live you are here fighting for a song hmm GH!
kd 7 years ago

It's unfortunate to say he didn't compose it by himself. As a musician (art & pop) I can say with authority that I had the hand written score of this song by Osei Boateng as far back as 1996.

Go check the records and you ...
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It's unfortunate to say he didn't compose it by himself. As a musician (art & pop) I can say with authority that I had the hand written score of this song by Osei Boateng as far back as 1996.

Go check the records and you would realise that the Ghana Presby music council is using this song with permission which is correct thing to do; also It is not a Presby hymn.

It is time that we became serious as a people (Ghana) if this nation would go anywhere. If Cecilia does the needful, I'm sure this would be settled smoothly.

God expects us Christians to be disciplined and it is very lawless and shameful to pirate someone's work. It's however not late for Cecilia to right the wrongs.
KOFI YESU 7 years ago

KD thanks a lot for the clarification and i retract the comments I made earlier and I also say a big sorry to Mr Osei Boateng ( a thousand apologies) The song was released on 1/9/1995
He deserves to be rewarded for composi ...
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KD thanks a lot for the clarification and i retract the comments I made earlier and I also say a big sorry to Mr Osei Boateng ( a thousand apologies) The song was released on 1/9/1995
He deserves to be rewarded for composing such a great timeless song and all royalties and compensation due him must be paid in full for his hard work...May the good Lord give him more wisdom to make more great songs.
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Sam 7 years ago

Whoever is commenting as PRESBYTERIAN HYMNS clearly has no proper education. ????

Whoever is commenting as PRESBYTERIAN HYMNS clearly has no proper education. ????
Shobby 7 years ago

This is not blackmail. We must be each others keeper. Osei Boateng is very sincere. Accord him the due respect. He produces powerful choral songs. Let the law speak.

This is not blackmail. We must be each others keeper. Osei Boateng is very sincere. Accord him the due respect. He produces powerful choral songs. Let the law speak.
Koo Emma 7 years ago

Boo-boo or wat Ever Please be careful of ur speech he is a man of God

Boo-boo or wat Ever Please be careful of ur speech he is a man of God
eben 7 years ago

This is done everywhere. Artistes perform other Artistes' songs and even become popular done the original Artiste. If you have to record and sell it, then by all means ask permission. Cecelia Marfo, just settle the case amica ...
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This is done everywhere. Artistes perform other Artistes' songs and even become popular done the original Artiste. If you have to record and sell it, then by all means ask permission. Cecelia Marfo, just settle the case amicably with Osei Boateng. One gospel; one people. Shalom
eben 7 years ago

This is done everywhere. Artistes perform other Artistes' songs and even become popular than the original Artiste. If you have to record and sell it, then by all means ask permission. Cecelia Marfo, just settle the case amica ...
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This is done everywhere. Artistes perform other Artistes' songs and even become popular than the original Artiste. If you have to record and sell it, then by all means ask permission. Cecelia Marfo, just settle the case amicably with Osei Boateng. One gospel; one people. Shalom
D B Paul 7 years ago

Who wrote the Bible?If those who wrote the Bible are to sue ,bro even some of the so called hiplife ,hippop etc will be fined.

Who wrote the Bible?If those who wrote the Bible are to sue ,bro even some of the so called hiplife ,hippop etc will be fined.
Emmanuel Otuei 7 years ago

I sometimes don't understand the reason why gospel musicians suit others for singing their songs. Do you understand the word gospel, have you considered the one you sung his/ her song before you made what you call your song? ...
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I sometimes don't understand the reason why gospel musicians suit others for singing their songs. Do you understand the word gospel, have you considered the one you sung his/ her song before you made what you call your song? This suppose not to be heard among Christians but rather the ungodly. Let's get serious to spread the gospel than to be fighting among ourselves.
Dada Holy 7 years ago

Osei Boateng don't put guy into trouble if u know u nothing to support yourself keep quite

Osei Boateng don't put guy into trouble if u know u nothing to support yourself keep quite
Denisson 7 years ago

I guess this is all about the kingdom of God so why should a true ambassador of Christ judge his fellow for promoting the gospel without his consent.pls mr boateng should rest this case for the sake of God

I guess this is all about the kingdom of God so why should a true ambassador of Christ judge his fellow for promoting the gospel without his consent.pls mr boateng should rest this case for the sake of God
nsem 7 years ago

We need to respect copyright . Bt am little surprise here. Cecilia released dis song in 2011 nd why now 2016 u want to sue her. besides der are musician such as Jak Alololme, Joe mettle etc who have made a rendition of dis ...
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We need to respect copyright . Bt am little surprise here. Cecilia released dis song in 2011 nd why now 2016 u want to sue her. besides der are musician such as Jak Alololme, Joe mettle etc who have made a rendition of dis songs nd it's trending on U tube. I think dis should nt be a case dat should be drag to court,there are most foreign tracks nd pentecostal songss dat u sometimes don't know the Original composer.
Ernesto 7 years ago

Cicilia come out from ur hidding place and settle your case,cos you will loos when he goes to court.

Cicilia come out from ur hidding place and settle your case,cos you will loos when he goes to court.

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