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for sampling his 'Oye Ohene' remix on his 'Calling my Name' track without his consent. Presenting his case, Obrafour stated that an agent Of Drake reached out to him for permission to use his work and went ahead with it without his authorization. He sued for $ 10 million on the grounds that the song
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