Talented Nigerian gospel musician, singer, actress, comedian and songwriter Mercy Chinwo has slammed a N2 billion lawsuit against a budding singer identified as Obidiz.
Mercy Chinwo in court documents filed by her lawyers on 23rd March, 2023, sued Obidiz for using her name as well as her photo in a derogatory way in his song.
The suit showed Obidiz, a secular singer. was sent a cease and desist letter, asking him to avoid using her name or image on any of his promotional content and music.
The suit by the gospel artist said Obidiz made “Derogatory and defamatory use of the name and image of Mercy Chinwo in secular music audio and video” and issued a “Notice to cease and desist.”
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Obidiz was also ordered to take down the song, and promotional videos and make a public apology. Failure to comply with these demands may attract a fine of N2,000,000,000.
In the song, Obidiz cited an example of a wayward, club girl, and mentioned Mercy Chinwo in the phrase.
“She dey share me the cake, but she no want commit. Mercy Chinwo for church, but for club na Cardi B sef.”
