Ghanaian gospel artiste, Piesie Esther, has denied the involvement of sound engineer, Nacee, in the creation of her hit song, ‘Waye Me Yie’. In a recent interview with Onua TV, Piesie Esther refuted claims that Nacee contributed to the songwriting process, stating that she alone wrote the lyrics. Piesie Esther acknowledged Nacee’s contributions to her music career, particularly as a sound engineer, but emphasized that ‘Waye Me Yie’ is her original creation.
This comes after Nacee shared insights about the song in an interview with Kofi Adomah. Nacee explained that he declined Piesie Esther’s offer to feature on the track, but his involvement was primarily in a supportive role as a sound engineer. He also stated that he chose not to take the spotlight for his work based on divine guidance.
While controversy surrounding the ownership of ‘Waye Me Yie’ has sparked discussions within the music industry, Piesie Esther’s assertion of ownership is a reminder of the importance of crediting original creators in the music industry.
For the most part, disputes surrounding songwriting credits are not uncommon in the music industry. However, they often bring to light the importance of acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all parties involved in the creative process. In Piesie Esther’s case, her assertion of ownership serves as a reminder of the need for transparency in the music industry.
All in all, Piesie Esther’s clarification of the creation process behind ‘Waye Me Yie’ is an important reminder of the value of original songwriting and the need to credit and acknowledge creators in the music industry.