The CEO of Eezee Conceptz, Dr. Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, the record company that signed Nigerian popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, has taken to social media to criticise the singer for allegedly claiming that he embezzled the sum of $345,000.
Recall days ago that an order was issued to effect the immediate arrest of Dr Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of Mercy Chinwo over an alleged diversion of $345,000 USD.
The order was issued on Thursday by Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, following an ex parte brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the arrest of Onyedikachukwu.
When the case came up for hearing, the counsel representing the EFCC, Mrs Bilikisu Buhari informed the court of an application brought before it by the anti-graft agency and subsequently moved the application seeking the arrest of the musician’s manager.
According to Mrs Buhari, following failed attempts to nab Onyedikachukwu, the warrant will aid the EFCC to effect his arrest to answer for an alleged diversion of the sum $345,000 USD which is said to be accruing royalties paid to Mercy Chinwo for her musical works.
She disclosed that Mercy Chinwo’s manager was receiving royalties from all digital platforms and events without informing the singer and also claimed that Onyedikachukwu diverted $345,000 USD without giving the gospel singer her share.
However, Onyedikachukwu has now vehemently denied the claims brought before him in a post on Instagram claiming that Mercy Chinwo has resorted to lying and manipulation despite receiving the sum of $625,000 from his record label.
He said that in an attempt to seize control of a catalog she didn’t purchase but has made a lot of money from, the gospel musician has turned to using law enforcement and religious institutions as weapons against him.
Onyedikachukwu wrote; “$625,000 – that is how much you have received from Eezee Concept to date. But, you would prefer to insulate that part to keep deceiving people and weeping sentiments on how you signed a bad contract or had been treated badly. Same deal you desperately pursued me for years and had to get third parties to impress on Eezee Concept to sign you.
“Despite offering a 50/50 earnings ratio. You are still trying to weaponize law enforcement and religious organizations, all in a bid to take over a catalog you did not spend one Naira on. You’ve received over $635,000 to date. Still, this situation persists. While claiming and singing it all for Jesus, your actions paint a different picture.
“You started as my backup singer in the studio and on stage. Unlike some Music talent producers and Label executives, it is not something I stumbled into by marriage or association.
“It’s disheartening to see lies being spread and efforts to weaponize law enforcement and religious affiliations against me. I invested my blood, sweat, and hard-earned money into you. I housed you for months before securing two-bedroom apartments for both you and your band leader.
“You breached our contract by failing to deliver a third album and withholding funds meant for the label from content and events. When this happened, I didn’t attack you. Instead, I reached out, proposing a reconciliation meeting and even suggesting an independent audit for transparency.
“Last year, I was illegally detained by EFCC for nine days, far from Lagos, where our business took place. Under duress, $274,000 was extorted. Yet, I still didn’t resort to dragging you publicly. As a law-abiding citizen, I chose to follow the legal processes outlined in the contract you signed with Eezee Conceptz.
“If your hands are clean, why avoid the Multidoor resolution process in our agreement? Why manipulate in situations to bully me? You deny the contract when it speaks of your obligations and our benefits, but quote it when it benefits you. Discrediting the same document that you have hugely benefited from.
“Kindly post your bank statements and songs received 3 years before you were signed and 3 years after you signed. You’re now attempting to claim ownership of a catalogue I fully funded. A body of work you never contributed financially to. For years, you’ve received both quarterly royalties and immediate remittances from the 50/50 agreement, but this greed and betrayal that persists are beyond comprehension.
“Let me remind you. I founded the label that built your platform, put food on your table, and gave you opportunities beyond your dreams. Through God’s grace, you did this and no one can erase the role Eezee Conceptz played in building your influence.
“I’ll continue to act lawfully, trusting the legal system and God to defend my peace and reputation……
“I appreciate the multitude of prayers, support, and love. May truth and justice prevail,” he concluded.
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