Fela’s family threatens to sue Tinubu’s campaigner for using musician’s trademark
The family of the popular Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has threatened to sue Bola Tinubu’s campaigner for using the musician’s trademark on campaign T-shirts
The eldest son of the late musician, Femi Anikulapo Kuti, took to his Twitter page to advise the Nigerian politician campaigner to desist from using the artist’s name to promote Mr Tinubu and his party; All Progressives Congress, APC.
“I have seen the tweet by @APCNigeria and confirm that use of Fela’s name on the T shirts bearing the name “JAGABAN” was never authorized. The family owns the trademark and the use constitutes an infringement and disregard of our legal rights. The user is advised to cease and desist and to immediately delete this tweet,” Mr Kuti said.
He stated further that the legend’s name should never be used to promote any political agenda of any sort, as the family does not align with any Nigerian political party.
The family threatens to take legal actions if the party fails to comply.
“We are carefully assessing the situation and failure to comply with this demand will leave us with no other option but to explore any legal options” he added.
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