Accra High Court Dismisses Copyright Ownership Case Involving Obrafour, Hammer, and Mantse

An Accra high court has ruled to dismiss a copyright ownership case involving Ghanaian musician Obrafour, producer Hammer, and Mantse, who claimed ownership of the phrase “killer cut blood.” The phrase gained prominence through its use in Obrafour’s popular track “Oye Ohene.”

Mantse had sued Obrafour and Hammer, alleging that they had wrongfully claimed sole ownership of the phrase. This legal battle intensified after Obrafour sued Canadian artist Drake for using the same phrase in one of his tracks without permission.

However, the high court’s decision marks a significant development in the case, indicating that Mantse’s claims were not substantiated in court. The ruling suggests that Obrafour and Hammer are not infringing on any copyright related to the phrase “killer cut blood.”