Tony Tetuila
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye |
| Born | 25 August 1974 (age 51) |
| Origin | Oro, Kwara, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, real estate entrepreneur, actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye (born 25 August 1974), known professionally as Tony Tetuila, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was a member of the defunct hip-hop group The Remedies, alongside Eedris Abdulkareem and Eddy Montana. Tetuila left the group and achieved commercial success as a solo artist.[1] He is best known for the songs "My Car" and "Omode Meta".[2]
Early life
He was born on 25 August 1974 and is a native of Oro, Kwara State.
Politics
In 2014, Tetuila ran for a seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly as a candidate of the All Progressives Congress.[3] He later alleged that he was denied the position.[4]
Controversy
In December 2019, Tetuila filed a ₦30 million lawsuit against Wizkid,[5] alleging copyright infringement over the song "Fefe N'efe" which featured Ghanaian singer Tic Tac.[6]
Discography
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| My Car |
| E Go Better |
References
- ↑ Wizkid Sued for 30 million Naira by Tony Tetuila. The Guardian. December 22, 2019. Retrieved 2020-04-21
- ↑ AnthonyMusic men missing in action. The Guardian. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2026-03-06
- ↑ Tony Tetuila Biography
- ↑ I've yet to get political appointment promised me –Tony Tetuila. The Punch. January 6, 2018. Retrieved 2020-04-21
- ↑ Odugbemi, Gbenga(2019)"'Tony Tetuila vs. Wizkid': A Legal Opinion on the Copyright Infringement in a Ghanaian Aphorism". SSRN Working Paper Series. doi:10.2139/ssrn.3510386
- ↑ Tic Tac And Tony Tetuila Sue Wizkid In Nigeria For Copyright Infringement. GhGossip. 2019-12-18. Retrieved 2020-04-21