Well what does Michael Jackson and Rihanna have in common.....they both have a hot remake of the 1972's song "Soul Makossa". But it turns out the original singer of the song 72 year old African singer Manu Dibango, has filed suit against Michael Jackson and Rihanna accusing the pair of stealing the hook from the song. In the past Jackson had reportedly reached a financial settlement with Dibango after accepting he used parts of the song. But since Rihanna done her remake "Don't stop the music", the issue was revisited and all thou Rihanna got permission from Michael Jackson, she failed to contact Manu. He is suing them both seeking $650,330 in damages and block record labels Sony BMG, EMI and Warner from receiving any income from the songs until courts settle the issue. Well it was a dumb thing for Rihanna not to contact him.....i don't blame Dibango.
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