In recent weeks, allegations of plagiarism have been leveled against Burna Boy‘s track “Common Person,” from his 2019 album African Giant. The accusations stem from a comparison between the song’s chorus and a line from a song by Nigerian artist Olamide, released in 2018. In this article, we will take a closer look at the evidence to determine whether or not the allegations of plagiarism are valid.

The chorus of Burna Boy‘s “Common Person” contains the line “Common person no dey hear word,” while Olamide’s song “Motigbana” contains the line “Common man no dey hear word.” While the two lines are similar in meaning, they differ in their phrasing. The use of “person” instead of “man” is the only difference between the two lines.

When looking at the evidence, it is important to consider the context in which the lines were used. In Olamide‘s song, the line is used to express the idea that common people are not listened to or taken seriously. In Burna Boy‘s song, the line is used to express the idea that common people are not easily swayed by words. This difference in context suggests that the two lines are not plagiarized from one another.

It is also important to consider the fact that the two lines are not identical. While the two lines are similar in meaning, they differ in their phrasing. This suggests that the two lines were not copied from one another, but rather that they were independently created.

Finally, it is important to consider the fact that the two songs were released a year apart. This suggests that the two lines were not copied from one another, but rather that they were independently created.

In conclusion, the evidence suggests that the allegations of plagiarism against Burna Boy‘s “Common Person” track are unfounded. The two lines are similar in meaning, but differ in their phrasing, and the two songs were released a year apart. This suggests that the two lines were independently created, and not plagiarized from one another.