Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has struck an out-of-court settlement to resolve the breach of contract case that Brownhill Investment Company Limited, directed by Amaju Pinnick, had launched against him.
Even though he had received the desired money, Davido was accused of breaking a contract after he failed to execute his performance duties at the 19th edition of the “Warri Again” concert.
In October 2023, Brownhill Investment Company filed a lawsuit against Davido and his record label, Davido Music Worldwide Limited, alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit stemmed from the Afrobeat artist’s refusal to play at the 19th “Warri Again Concert” after receiving the monies he had requested.
Pinnick asked the court in the lawsuit to grant the defendants general damages in the amount of N2 billion for their breach of the concert contract.
Additionally, Pinnick’s company requested N150 million in legal and professional fees from the court, along with an extra N30 million for closing costs.
Pinnick added that further fees of $18,000 were incurred in order to arrange for the singer to be transported to Warri aboard a chartered plane.
Nevertheless, the two sides came to a mutual decision to settle the dispute out of court.
Justice Michael Obi of High Court Three, Effurun, on Thursday commended both parties for the amicable resolution to settle out of court.
“I commend both parties for exploring an amicable resolution to settle out of court,” Obi said.
Davido lawyer, Mr Oladayo Ogungbe confirmed after the court’s proceedings that both parties had been able to explore the out-of-court settlement.
“Davido is coming again to Warri on Oct. 4 to perform – that forms part of the settlement.
“It’s fine. It is better than going through the rigours of litigations.
“Both parties consider the option of having the matter settled out of court, which in my opinion as a lawyer, is the best approach to any litigation.
“It is a win-win situation to both parties,” Ogungbe said.
‘Warri Again” concert is an annual event organised by Pinnick to celebrate entertainers from the Niger Delta region. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
