Producer of ‘Canopy’ clarifies ownership, stating the song belongs to Kuami Eugene

Gye Poppin, the producer of Kuami Eugene’s new hit “Canopy,” has dismissed claims that the song was taken from rapper Kwame Yogot without permission.

Kuami Eugene, a Highlife star, released the song shortly after surviving a serious car crash in Dzorwulu, Accra. The song “Canopy” stands out for its unique approach to overcoming obstacles.

However, the song’s release has sparked controversy. A video on social media suggests that the song was unlawfully taken from Kwame Yogot. In response, Gye Poppin released a video clarifying that “Canopy” is entirely Kuami Eugene’s work.

Gye Poppin explained that the song was a collaborative effort, with Kuami Eugene suggesting to include Malcom Nuna, Lasmid, and Kwame Yogot. All parties agreed, and the song was recorded accordingly.

Gye Poppin expressed his disappointment with Yogot’s actions and suggested that legal action could be an option. He emphasized that Yogot was aware of the song’s creation process and should not have claimed it as his own. He urged Yogot to think carefully about his actions, as they could have future consequences.

In his own words,

“Yogot, what you did wasn’t good. I consider you a brother, I should have told you that. If I were Eugene, I would sue you. You don’t know much about the song. I was with Kuami when he asked me to create something, so we came up with the idea. After that, Kuami added a few sounds and said he wanted Lasmid, Malcom Nuna, and you on the song. We recorded everything and even invited you to record your part. Now you’re upset because we decided not to use your verse. Then you told bloggers to say Kuami stole your song. Kuami has helped you a lot, you shouldn’t do this. I don’t know if you’re frustrated, I can’t understand why you’re doing this. But you know the song isn’t yours. Even I, who produced the song, haven’t spread lies like you did. Think carefully before you act, you never know what might happen in the future. You might make people believe it’s your song that Kuami stole. You shouldn’t do this. If I were Kuami Eugene, I’d sue you. Why did you and some bloggers say the song is yours and Kuami stole it? You didn’t do the right thing at all.”