Popular Nigerian singer, Douglas Jack Agu, popularly known by his stage name, Runtown, has set the records straight three years after rumours made the rounds that he sold the 2014 monster hit, ‘Aye’ to hiphop star, Davido. Reports had it that Runtown gave Aye to Davido in exchange for a feature in his song, Gallardo. This comes after many industry insiders hinted that Davido bought the song from Runtown in exchange for Davido featuring in Runtown’s first hit, Gallardo. The controversy first made the rounds in 2014 after Aye dominated the waves and folks noted the disconcerting similarities between both song. Runtown reacts to selling ‘Aye’ to Davido.
But when contacted for clarifications, Runtown didn’t give a straight answer and directed pressmen to Davido. Here’s a recall of what Runtown said: “Davido has had a number of interviews where he addressed how the song came about. So if you want to learn more about Aye, ask David or read his interviews.
Runtown reacts to selling ‘Aye’ to Davido
“The first time I heard about that, I felt it was nobody’s business to raise issues like that. I know we are in Africa and people like to ask questions, but it is certainly not my business. You cannot clarify from me. Maybe the song sounds like something I would have done myself, perhaps that is why people are saying so.”
However, three years after, Runtown in a recent chat with the Punch has denied the report. He finally set the records straight on the ownership of the song. Here’s what he said:
“I don’t sell songs; I just write for myself and I don’t know about the claim by some people that I sold the song, Aye, to Davido. It’s absolutely not true. Even Davido would tell you that he did not buy the song from me. Besides, if he bought Aye from me, what about his other songs; did I sell those ones to him too?”
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Meanwhile, recall also that Davido had been accused of buying hit song ‘Gbagbe Oshi’ from General Pype, an allegation which has since been denied though.
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