Nigerian gospel minister Sinach, born Osinachi Egbu, has recorded a major courtroom victory after the Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed a ₦5 billion copyright lawsuit challenging her ownership of the globally acclaimed worship song, Way Maker.
In a landmark judgment, the court rejected the copyright claims against the award-winning singer and affirmed that she is the sole copyright owner of the hit gospel anthem.
The lawsuit had sought to dispute the ownership of Way Maker, a song that has gained worldwide recognition through countless performances, translations and renditions by churches and gospel artistes across the globe.
The court's decision effectively brings the legal battle to a close, reinforcing Sinach's exclusive rights to one of the most influential contemporary worship songs to emerge from Nigeria.
The ruling has been widely viewed as a significant development for copyright protection in Nigeria's music industry, underscoring the legal safeguards available to creators over their intellectual property.
With the case now settled in her favour, Sinach remains the recognised owner of Way Maker, securing another milestone in a career that has seen the song become a global gospel classic.