TVM faces lawsuit over unauthorized broadcast of song

2 days ago

Local dance group Hiyala has threatened to sue Television Maldives (TVM) over its decision to broadcast their viral Eid song ‘Boamathivanee’, a decision the group said was made without their consent. Hiyala released its song ‘Eid Boamathivanee’, which loosely translates to ‘Eid is approaching’, on June 5 – the first day of Eid al-Adha. Signifying the approaching celebration of Eid, a time