Legal Battle Over Burna Boy's Early Music Catalog

On February 9, 2026, it was reported that a legal conflict has emerged between 960 Music Group and Aristokrat Records concerning the alleged illegal sale of Burna Boy's early music catalog. The founder of Aristokrat Records, Piriy Isokrari, is accused of selling the catalog to Spaceship Music in mid-2024 without the necessary consent or knowledge of 960 Music, which holds a 40% stake in Aristokrat.

The lawsuit alleges fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, claiming that Isokrari bypassed corporate governance to orchestrate a private deal. The legal action, filed in the Federal High Court in Lagos, aims to nullify the sale and restore the original share ownership structure, granting full ownership of the catalog back to 960 Music.

The case has led to a police investigation into Isokrari for financial misconduct. The outcome of this dispute is significant, as it could affect Burna Boy's rights to his breakout hits, which were part of the catalog in question.