Global music superstar Bad Bunny has taken things a step further after winning a copyright lawsuit tied to his hit song “Enséñame a Bailar” from the chart-topping album Un Verano Sin Ti — and now, he wants to be paid.
Following the court’s decision to dismiss the case, Bad Bunny and his legal team have officially asked a U.S. federal court to order Mr Eazi’s record label, emPawa Africa, to cover a staggering $456,312 in legal fees.
The lawsuit was originally filed by Nigerian producer Dera, who alleged that Bad Bunny’s song copied elements from “Empty My Pocket” by Joeboy, one of emPawa Africa’s artists. The claim sparked attention across both African and international music circles, with many watching closely to see how it would unfold.
However, things didn’t go as planned for the plaintiff. The judge dismissed the case after Dera reportedly failed to meet key legal deadlines and did not actively pursue the lawsuit. In simple terms, the case fell apart due to lack of proper follow-through — not because the court confirmed any copyright infringement.
Now here’s where it gets even more interesting 👇
Instead of going after the producer who filed the lawsuit, Bad Bunny’s team is targeting emPawa Africa directly. According to court filings, they argue that the label played a major role behind the scenes — allegedly financing and driving the legal action — and should therefore be responsible for covering the massive legal costs.
This move could set a serious precedent in the music industry, especially when it comes to who takes responsibility for lawsuits involving artists and their labels.
At the moment, all eyes are on how emPawa Africa and Mr Eazi will respond to this demand. Will they fight it, settle, or push back legally?
One thing is clear: what started as a copyright claim has now turned into a high-stakes financial battle — and the outcome could ripple across both the African and global music industries.
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