The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing backlash after filing an appeal against a court ruling that ordered them to pay Ghanaian music producer Kobby Spiky Nkrumah $250,000 for copyright infringement. T
he ruling, issued by the Commercial Court in Accra, found CAF guilty of using Nkrumah’s music track, “Okomfo Anokye,” in promotional materials for the 2018 CAF Awards without his permission.
In response to the appeal, Nkrumah has launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover legal expenses in his fight to defend his intellectual property rights. He expressed concerns about the financial strain of the legal battle, accusing CAF of trying to wear him down with their resources.
The situation has garnered significant public attention, with the hashtag #CAFMustPaySpiky trending on social media platforms. Supporters have criticized CAF for failing to respect the court’s decision and accused the organization of taking advantage of African creatives for financial gain.
As the appeal process unfolds, both parties are gearing up for the next phase of legal proceedings. The outcome of CAF’s appeal remains uncertain, but Nkrumah and his supporters are determined to see justice served and his rights protected.
