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HERE WE GO…Designer Accuses Sarkodie Of Using His Creations For Clothing Line Without Permission

DESIGNER OBJ and Sarkodie
DESIGNER OBJ and Sarkodie

Even though Sarkodie has not officially launched his clothing line, it seems the troubles have started coming his way…Ghanaian designer, Jeremiah Kofi Obuobi of @ObjClothing and Accessories has expressed his dissatisfaction with the commercialization of his creations for rapper Sarkodie, without his consent.

Jeremiah recently revealed in an interview that he created the concept of a footwear called Obj Sark 1 for the rapper and presented it to him and his management team a year ago, but only recently found out in the media that the rapper had gone ahead to use the concept for his upcoming clothing line,  Sarks Collection.

He explained: “I don’t have a problem if Sarkodie and Sammy Forson decide to make their own label, but to copy my idea – the artwork of Sarkodie’s Head – without my consent means none of these guys respected me, my manager, my work and the copyright laws in Ghana.  It was something I created and presented to them, with the sneaker I designed and produced called The ObjSark-1 a year ago (17-1-2012)”

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Jeremiah also revealed that after trying several times to get in touch of Sarkodie’s manager, Sammy Forson on the phone, when finally picked up his call he had nothing to tell the peeved Jeremiah. “I sent him a message on bbm and finally he responded.  I confronted him about what I saw on the internet and he told me that Sarkodie himself designed that artwork; I was Like Wow! Now he has deleted me from BB”.

According to Jeremiah, there is lack of respect for intellectual property in Ghana and such behaviours stifle creativity especially amongst young and talented Ghanaians.  “How can we build a sustainable society if we keep doing ? My manager  and I were thinking of a Sneaker/Trainer Company in Ghana using The Obj Sark 1 we made as a starting point.  Hopefully this would have shown the way for many Ghanaians to believe in themselves and create a small industry within the country instead of ordering China made goods.”

He concluded, “ Let’s learn to keep our word because little ‘little’ disloyal relationships like these turn out to be bigger ones and at the long run, the whole country suffers. Let’s think and do things sustainably, a way that our society would benefit not one that divides us!”



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20 thoughts on “HERE WE GO…Designer Accuses Sarkodie Of Using His Creations For Clothing Line Without Permission”

  1. does he own the copyright of the design or did he register the trademark??? if yes,then sarkodie is in for a huuuge trouble cos he can get sued………..and i hate when ppl do this,really!! greedy takes u nowhere,trying to enjoy the fruitlabor of another man is a shame,a typical NO NO!!!

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  2. I believe it’s to quick to Jugde things, the question is has Jeremiah copyrighted his fashion and trademarked it already and how was Sarkodie and his team able to copy it in the first place and looking at those shoes and Sarkodie logo I can tell that it’s almost same as the brand diesel mixed with Converse (chuck Taylor’s)

    In most cases, a work does not have to be published to be copyrighted. Depending on where the work is produced

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    • @Dr.miyagi, yes miyagi,thats why its called copyright “right to copy”,so its possible to see 2 companies with the same logo….sarkodie can own the same logo/rights if he gives him permission to do so…..in this case,i dont think the guy trademarked it,which is a huge mistake to do,and thats why sarkodie is able to pull a fast one on him….. example is drake,who says he has to be paid for popularizing the phrase ‘YOLO'(which i think is stupid cos the word is being here way before he became a rapper)…..this is not ok,imagine working ur butt off and coming up with an idea,the moment i divorce u p3 n)))),i steal ur work without ur consent just cos u dont own right to it or trademarked it loooooooool….this is a typical business lesson for the guy,it happens all the time.

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  3. Search me!! I Will Not buy a shirt with Kim K Bue or even though i Love Timberlands on pretty snow days i will stop wearing if they put Justine Timberlake or Bebier’ head on! But come to think of it, maybe it will be a bit fun to walk over their heads lol.. (sakodia is Bad waaa… And a bad friend to his buddies, did he not recently mess those Tema Boys? Back Staber!1

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  4. This is greediness on the side of sakordie and his manager. there is a provide in akan that literally says that the right hand baths the left hand and the left hand also baths the right hand. what is wrong if sakordie work with obj?

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  5. As much as this might sound like Sarkodie is at fault, I dnt eveen think He decided to start this whole clothing line himself.I think it was influence from people.But then, whatt was the purpose of Jeremiah presenting the concept to Sarkodie in the first place?Some info, are missing and in order for this to be judged, I need them first.

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  6. I personally think Sarkordie has loyalty issues. If he could go behind the back of R2bees to perform after ther had all agreed not to shows he is not trust-worthy at all. So, now I believe this gentleman with his allegation.

    Sarkordie will stoop low to get fame at others expense. Aint cool kwraa. This is his second allegation. Shame

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    • @zena, it seems like you believe everything the media says Sarkodie or his team has not replied yet don’t be too quick too judge until you hear both sides of the story who knows it could be a publicity stunt so wait and see and he already did mention in one of his track that once your on top of your game that people will do anything to bring you down and yeah he was right about it not that I’m supporting him I believe there is more to the story

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