Brownhill Investments Company Limited, the organizers of the annual ‘Warri Again Concert,’ led by Mr. Amaju Pinnick, a former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, has initiated a legal action totaling N2.3 billion against the popular hip-hop artist, David Adeleke, famously known as Davido.
This lawsuit, designated as EHC/183/2023, has been filed before the Delta State High Court in Effurun.
Through their legal representative, Kelechi Onwuegbuchulem, the claimant is seeking N2 billion in general damages from Davido and his music label, Davido Music Worldwide Limited.
Additionally, the claimant is requesting N150 million for legal and professional fees and an extra N30 million to cover the costs associated with filing the lawsuit.
Furthermore, the claimant is seeking a court order for Davido to issue a public apology on his social media accounts and in two national daily newspapers for four consecutive days, directed towards the claimant and the event attendees.
According to the claimant’s statement, in early 2023, Davido approached Mr. Pinnick at the Abuja Airport and expressed his interest in performing at the 19th edition of the ‘Warri Again Concert’ scheduled for October 6, 2023.
Although Mr. Pinnick was initially hesitant, they eventually agreed on a performance fee of N70 million.
A payment of $94,500.00, equivalent to N70 million, was made on April 6, 2023, which was duly acknowledged by the defendants.
Davido also participated in a promotional video for the event.
However, he failed to appear on the event’s scheduled date.
The claimant incurred significant expenses on print and social media advertisements and promotions for the event.
A formal reminder letter, along with a flight itinerary for a chartered private jet, was sent to Davido one week before the event, incurring an additional $18,000 in expenses.
Despite all efforts to reach Davido and his team on the event day, October 6, 2023, they did not show up, even though a private jet was chartered for their transportation.
Consequently, Brownhill Investments Company Limited is seeking the full payment of $94,500 as compensation for engaging Davido’s services.
