Wizkid: Banky W denies Samklef royalty claims

<p>Popular singer cum politician Banky W has refuted claims by Samklef over royalties on Wizkid’s ‘Pakurumo’.</p>, <p>Banky W, in a post on Instagram, said he was never in control of the royalty split.</p>, <p>He clarified that his name was never on the royalty split sheet Samklef posted, advising Samklef to take up the case with Sony.</p>, <p>Banky W wrote: “Someone should please explain to Samklef that my name is not and was never on this royalty split sheet that he is posting.</p>, <p>“I’ve never controlled it. He needs to take this up with Sony/ASCAP/BMI and his publisher not me. I’ve never taken a dime off those royalties and never will.”</p>, <p>Recall that Samklef over the weekend disclosed that Banky W told Wizkid to remove his name as a contributor in Pakurumo.</p>, <p>Samklef, who produced Wizkid’s then hit song, claimed that Banky W failed to properly compensate him for his contribution to the song, promising to get his royalties.</p>, <p>Alongside the video, he tweeted: “ Nigerians make una see o! They took my name off and put Steve Micheal as composer for pakurumo. @bankywellington how far now? How did we get to this?</p>, <p>“Claiming all my 11 years royalties for Wizkid superstar album in a bit. My Lawyers will reach out it is 50/50.</p>, <p>“Anybody wey don collect my money better reach out o! Make them tag Banky Wo! My money go don plenty o! Before him go use am campaign for election.”</p>