Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo has filed a lawsuit in opposition to musician, Obidiz for utilizing her title in a secular music.
Within the swimsuit dated March 23, 2023, Chinwo accused Obidiz of disparagingly utilizing her title and movie in a secular music audio and video.
The music in query, titled “Mercy Chinwo,” was launched in 2023 and tells the story of a wayward church woman.
“She dey share me the cake, however she no need commit. Mercy Chinwo for church, however for membership na Cardi B sef”, the lyrics learn partly.
Via her attorneys, the gospel artist, who has constructed a fame for her highly effective vocals, inspiring lyrics, and unwavering dedication to her religion, has ordered Obidiz to take the music down from all digital platforms, together with Spotify, Apple Music, Sound Cloud, and others.
He’s to tender an apology to Mercy Chinwo, each privately and on social media.
If he doesn’t accede to her requests, a authorized dispute will comply with, and he can be compelled to pay Mercy Chinwo 2 billion naira in damages for the defamatory use of her title.
“That you simply instantly CEASE AND DESIST from any additional use of the title and picture of Our Shopper in promotion of your music.
4.2 That you simply take down or trigger to be taken down, the music titled “Mercy Chinwo” which you revealed on be taken down instantly from all music digital platforms together with Spotify, Apple Music, Sound Cloud and some other platform whereby you made such publication.
4.3 That you simply take down or trigger to be taken down, the promotional video containing the picture and clips of Our Shopper from all social media platforms together with YouTube, Instagram, Fb and some other social media platform the place you made such promotion.
4.4 That you simply instantly make public an apology in writing, addressed to Our Shopper and publicized on all social media platforms whereby you specific a retraction and regret for the harassment, defamation of character and unauthorized use of Our Shopper’s title and picture.” The swimsuit learn partly.
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