Beautiful Nubia Slams Ayefele, BBO for Song Theft
Last update: February 20, 2026
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Neither Ayefele nor BBO has issued a detailed public response yet.
Nigerian folk singer Segun Akinlolu, better known as Beautiful Nubia, has publicly accused gospel artistes Yinka Ayefele and fast-rising singer BBO (Bakare Boluwatife Oluwatobi) of infringing on the copyright of his classic 1997 song "Seven Lifes" by allegedly lifting its core melody without permission or credit.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Beautiful Nubia expressed frustration over what he described as repeated unauthorized use of his work. He specifically pointed to Ayefele's 2012 track "My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti)" and BBO's recent 2026 release "Amin", claiming both borrowed heavily from "Seven Lifes".
"There was Yinka Ayefele with ‘My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti)’ in 2012 and now someone called BBO with ‘Amin’ this year. Both stole their melodies from our original song ‘Seven Lifes’," he wrote. "When will Nigerians (especially the so-called gospel musicians) learn to respect copyright?"
CBI News reports that the allegations have sparked widespread reactions online, reigniting debates about originality, intellectual property rights, and ethics in the Nigerian music industry. Some fans noted this is not the first time Ayefele has faced similar claims.
Though one report mentioned Ayefele dismissing such accusations as "online stunts" in a related context. The incident highlights ongoing concerns over melody theft and copyright enforcement in Nigeria's vibrant music scene.
