Mercy Chinwo sues Obidiz for using her name in secular song, demands N2Bn in damages

Popular gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo has slammed a 2 billion naira lawsuit on Afrobeats singer, Obidiz for using her name in his song.

Mercy Chinwo Obidiz Lawsuit

The talented gospel songstress sued him for using her name as well as her photo in a derogatory way in his song. A suit filed by Mercy Chinwo’s lawyers on 23rd March, 2023 showed that the secular singer, Obidiz was sent a cease and desist letter, asking him to avoid using her name or image on any of his promotional content and music.

Photos, promotional content and music bearing Mercy Chinwo’s name and image were also requested to be taken down by the singer. If he fails to comply with the demands made of him, it was warned that he’d be dragged to court and made to pay 2 billion naira in damages.

Listen to a snippet of the song below;

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