The global digital rights watchdog OFM Computer World Europe, in partnership with its Ghanaian affiliate Multi Debrich Group Ltd, has launched a major campaign against Boomplay, one of Africa’s leading music streaming platforms, for allegedly enabling and profiting from the unauthorized uploads of gospel songs by users identified as “Ethel” and “Ayaya.”
According to DebrichGroup.com analyst, the songs in question are “Jama Praise” and “The Birth of Jesus Christ”, were originally recorded as cover medleys by a group of five Ghanaian gospel singers: Lady Mercy, Aunty Becky, Joycelyn Oduro, Janny, and Sarah.
However, according to OFM Computer World’s investigation, the two Boomplay users are not part of the performing group and have been collecting revenue and digital royalties generated from streams, downloads, and copyright claims across social platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
Unauthorized Uploads and Illegal Monetization On Boomplay
OFM Computer World Europe’s digital analysis revealed that artist “Ethel” uploaded the song “Jama Praise” and artist “Ayaya” uploaded “The Birth of Jesus Christ” to Boomplay, both of which were cover compilations performed by the Ghanaian gospel ensemble.
These uploads were monetized without any licensing agreement or permission from the performers or the original composers of the songs. Even more alarming, Boomplay’s content system reportedly issued copyright claims on social media, including TikTok — redirecting revenue to these unauthorized uploaders, while the genuine artists remain unrecognized and unpaid.
“This is an unacceptable abuse of intellectual property,” said a spokesperson from OFM Computer World Europe.
“Artists like Ethel and Ayaya are illegally profiting from content they did not create, and Boomplay’s system has enabled it by failing to verify content ownership.”
Two-Week Legal Notice to Boomplay
In response, OFM Computer World Europe, together with Multi Debrich Group Ltd Ghana, has issued a formal 14-day legal ultimatum to Boomplay to:
- Remove all songs uploaded by “Ethel” and “Ayaya” that infringe on the work of other Ghanaian gospel singers.
- Permanently ban these accounts from uploading further music.
- Cease all monetization and royalty payouts related to the songs “Jama Praise” and “The Birth of Jesus Christ.”
- Withdraw all copyright claims associated with these titles on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Review and reform its upload verification system to ensure only authorized rights holders can monetize content.
Failure to act within the stipulated two weeks will result in legal escalation to international agencies including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), and the Ghana Copyright Office.
OFM Computer World’s Findings: A Widening Problem on Boomplay
This recent investigation report shows that Boomplay’s Ghanaian content system mutes songs longer than one minute when uploaded by rightful performers, while unauthorized versions remain fully playable and monetized.
Such practices suggest algorithmic manipulation or system bias, where the legitimate uploaders, including the Ghanaian gospel singers are blocked from full streaming access while infringing versions continue to generate income.
OFM Computer World’s team described this as “illegal revenue generation disguised as content management.”
The organization has warned that this not only violates international copyright laws but also damages the credibility of African digital music platforms globally.
About the Artists and Their Work
The five Ghanaian gospel singers are: Lady Mercy, Aunty Becky, Joycelyn Oduro, Janny, and Sarah, known for producing long-form gospel medleys that creatively reinterpret traditional songs with new instrumentals and arrangements.
Their track “Jama Praise” is a 14-minute worship compilation recorded as a cover project, celebrating Ghanaian gospel traditions. The singers have never authorized any third-party uploads of their work, nor have they received any compensation from Boomplay or the artists involved.
OFM Computer World Europe & Multi Debrich Group Ltd Ghana: Champions for Digital Rights
OFM Computer World Europe (D-U-N-S® 566452769) is a Europe-based technology and digital rights organization dedicated to protecting online intellectual property. The company has a strong track record in music copyright advocacy, having previously been involved in the Kwame Mickey vs. Team Eternity Ghana copyright awareness case.
Its Ghanaian affiliate, Multi Debrich Group Ltd Ghana (D-U-N-S® 850942768), offering innovative solutions and services across multiple sectors including Information Technology, Education, Multimedia, Entertainment, Real Estate, Transportation, and Agribusiness and legal consultancy for content creators and producers across Africa.
Together, the two organizations form a powerful alliance fighting against digital exploitation and ensuring fair compensation for African artists in the global music economy.
Boomplay’s Responsibility and the Call for Change
The complaint stresses that Boomplay, as a major music streaming platform, has a legal and ethical obligation to verify ownership before monetizing any uploaded content.
By allowing unauthorized uploads from users like “Ethel” and “Ayaya,” Boomplay risks undermining the credibility of its platform and violating both international copyright treaties and Ghana’s Copyright Act, 2005 (Act 690).
OFM Computer World’s official statement concludes:
“It is time for Boomplay to clean its system. Artists who did not compose, perform, or produce a song should never profit from it.
Ghanaian gospel singers deserve justice — and this illegal monetization must stop immediately.”
The ongoing investigation by OFM Computer World Europe and Multi Debrich Group Ltd Ghana sheds light on a much larger issue affecting African digital music: unauthorized uploads, muted content, and misplaced royalties.
The case of “Jama Praise” and “The Birth of Jesus Christ” highlights the urgent need for stricter verification, transparent monetization, and fair artist protection on streaming platforms like Boomplay.
As the world turns its attention to this developing story, one thing remains clear:
The time has come for African artists to reclaim ownership, revenue, and respect for their creative work.
