Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo has filed a Two billion naira lawsuit against Singer Obidiz Lawson for using her name in his secular song.
The gospel singer is suing Obidiz for using her name in his lyrics which the suit described as disparaging and derogatory of her personality.
The song by Obidiz is titled ‘Mercy Chinwo and the lyrics which the suit described as disparaging and derogatory which says ” Mercy Chinwo for church o but Cardi B set for club”
According to the lawsuit filed against Obidiz by Mercy Chinwo, the singer has been advised to remove the songs from all streaming and social media platforms where he must have promoted it.
The suit also mandated him to tender an unreserved apology to Mercy Chinwo or face the law.
See the lawsuit below
Reactions
The News of mercy Chinwo lawsuit has generated multiple reactions from Netizens as seen below
@Julianaagbo wrote:
“This one that she has slammed the unpopular musician with 2bn law suit for using her name, all I see here is free advert for the said musician, a lot of people will rush to listen to the music just to confirm it. Make I go check the song out to confirm too”
@MellyAttorney wrote:
“This is unnecessary, imo. It’s broaches high-handed on the part of the gospel artiste. I have listened to the song and find absolutely nothing derogatory in the way or manner the name Mercy Chinwo was used or deployed. In fact, her name was deployed positively as a wife material.”