Davido’s ‘With You’ sparks sample debate among Afrobeats fans – Businessday NG

Davido, after the success of his single ‘With You,’ a song he claimed was an inspiration from ‘Because of English,’ a classic high life song by Bright Chimezie, welcomed the original artist into his home as a gesture of appreciation. However, beneath the celebration, questions linger about the legalities of the sample and whether Chimezie should be compensated for his contribution.

The song, a standout on Davido’s latest album ‘5ive,’ has amassed over 24 million streams on…