The popular music group Team Eternity is mourning the loss of one of its vibrant members, Nhyira, who was also a leading vocalist in the group. Her untimely death was confirmed through social media, with blogger Zhikay sharing the sad news.
As of now, the circumstances surrounding Nhyira’s passing remain unclear. Fans and followers have been expressing their condolences, with many sharing memories of her last performance.
In recent weeks, Team Eternity had been embroiled in a copyright dispute with Kwame Mickey, the executive producer behind Hallelujah Voices’ hit song “Defe Defe.” Mickey had accused Team Eternity of infringing on his copyright by using the phrase “defe defe” in their new song. He even took steps to have the song removed from YouTube until the issue was resolved.
The copyright controversy sparked widespread debate on social media. Some argue that “defe defe” is a common expression in Twi and cannot be exclusively claimed, while others note similarities in the lyrics of both songs. Despite the differences in rhythmic patterns and melodic phrases, the lyrical content remains a point of contention.
“Defe Defe,” originally written by Osuani Afrifa and produced by Kwame Mickey for Kaakyire Music Productions, was released in 2004. The term “defe defe” is an adverb in Twi, used to describe the severity of an unpleasant situation, with synonyms like “pasa pasa” and “basa basa.”
As the music world grieves the loss of Nhyira, the impact of her work with Team Eternity will continue to resonate with fans and fellow artists alike.
