Mavin Records just released an
official statement stating Wande Coal’s exit from the label. It seems
the release of ‘Babyface’ by Wande Coal was the final straw as stated in
the official press release. Check out the press release below:
It is with deep regret that we officially announce the
departure of recording artist Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande
Coal, from Mavin Records due to irreconcilable differences.
Over the past few months, Mavin Records has made a concerted move to
consolidate its position in the Nigerian music industry. Mavin has
pursued a renewed ethos to raise its standards of quality and
professionalism to a world-class level. Wande’s vision has not aligned
with ours and a few months ago all parties mutually agreed that a
separation would be the best course of action.
Legal parties on both sides have spent the past six months trying to
reach an amicable solution in terms of musical property rights. However
the decision by Wande Coal to release ‘Baby Face’ purportedly as his own
material is a direct breach of intellectual property law and compelled
an immediate clarification on our part.
Both Mavin Records and Wande Coal have enjoyed a remarkable run in the
course of their working relationship. It is unfortunate that conflicting
priorities contributed to the premature curtailment of a hitherto
fruitful accord.
Mavin Records reaffirms its goal to constantly provide high quality
music to our fans and introduce new and exciting talent into the
industry.
We wish Wande Coal the best of luck in all his future endeavours.
Signed
Management
Mavin Records Ltd