# Ofori Amponsah Has Documents to Prove ‘Odo Nwom’ Ownership — Manager A copyright disagreement surrounding the Highlife song **“Odo Nwom”** has taken a new turn, with Nana Poku Ashis, manager of Ofori Amponsah, saying the musician maintains that he is the rightful owner of the song and is prepared to prove his claim with documentation.
Speaking to GhanaWeb on July 23, 2026, Ashis said he was not managing Ofori Amponsah when the song was recorded and released with Kofi Nti in 2004. He therefore acknowledged that he could not personally provide a full account of the circumstances surrounding the original recording.
According to Ashis, however, Ofori Amponsah has told him that he possesses documents supporting his ownership claim and intends to produce them when necessary. Ashis also said Ofori Amponsah receives royalties from the song, which the musician considers part of the evidence supporting his position.
## Ofori Amponsah Ready for Legal Process Despite the growing public discussion over the song, Ashis said Ofori Amponsah does not intend to engage in a public confrontation with Kofi Nti or his representatives.
He stated that should Kofi Nti believe he owns “Odo Nwom,” the matter should be taken through the appropriate legal process, where both sides can present documents supporting their respective claims. According to Ashis, Ofori Amponsah is prepared to defend his position in court if legal action is taken.
Ashis explained that Ofori Amponsah and Kofi Nti had a close relationship when the original song was created, but stressed that he was not personally involved at the time and was relying on information given to him by his artiste.
## Kofi Nti’s Former Manager Challenges Ownership Claim The disagreement follows comments by King Pee, former manager of Kofi Nti and Chief Executive Officer of Central Multimedia, who has maintained that “Odo Nwom” belongs to Kofi Nti.
During an interview on Adom TV, King Pee claimed that Ofori Amponsah appeared on the original recording as a featured artiste and therefore does not have the authority to produce a remix without Kofi Nti’s approval.
King Pee further alleged that Kofi Nti did not know that a new version of the song was being prepared until teasers of the collaboration began appearing publicly. He argued that the proposed remix could amount to copyright infringement and claimed that artistes connected to the project, including Stonebwoy and KiDi, could face legal.
Action. ## Remix Brings Song Back Into Spotlight The ownership debate has emerged as Ofori Amponsah works with Stonebwoy and KiDi on a remix of “Odo Nwom.” Teasers from the collaboration have already appeared on social media, bringing renewed attention to the song as the disagreement over its ownership continues.
For now, the competing ownership claims remain unresolved, with Ofori Amponsah’s manager indicating that his artiste is prepared to rely on documentation and the legal process rather than a public dispute.