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  • We will stop Kizz Daniel’s concert- Agbakoba

    Former record label of Kizz Daniel, G-Worldwide Entertainment (GWW), has said that it will stop the concert of the artiste slated for December 26 at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.

    They disclosed this in Lagos on Friday through their lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN).

    Addressing journalists, Agbakoba vowed they were going to pursue the case instituted against Kizz Daniel. He said the move was to restore “faith” in contractual agreements in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

    “We represent one of the largest labels and we are very unhappy that one of our artistes, Kiss Daniel, has run away,” Agbakoba said.

    According to him, Kizz Daniel whose real name is Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, breached ‘a mandatory buy-out clause’ and infringed on the intellectual property rights of GWW.

    Agbakoba said the ‘Woju’ crooner signed a seven year contract with G-Worldwide Entertainment on April 15, 2014. However, in November 2017, the artiste left the label and founded his own lable, Fly Boy Inc. In May 2018, he changed his name from Kiss Daniel to Kizz Daniel.

    The move prompted G-Worldwide to drag Kizz Daniel to court, asking for N500m as damages.

    “We, as legal advisers to some of the people in the business (entertainment), we are going to play a strong and active role to promote the industry,” Agabkoba said.

    “What we’re trying to do with this press conference is to call attention to the fact that this nonsense that our artistes or labels, can do what they like, will have to stop. And Kizz Daniel represents the living example of how the rules of the industry are not being followed.”

    Agbakoba added that they were going to file a case to stop Kizz Daniel’s show, ‘Kizz Daniel Live In Concert’, slated for Boxing Day at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos.

    “We’re going to apply for an injunction to stop the show because he is tied to us. And the matter is in court and the court has to decide.”

    Agbakoba also warned third-parties to stay away from Kizz Daniel, citing that he is still legally bound to the contract he signed with GWW.

    “It would not be in their interest to touch him until the court resolves the case,” he said.

    “We are warning all third party people to stay away and let the court give its judgement, one way or the other.”

    Agbakoba however, noted that his client is ready for out-of-court settlement.

     

     

  • Anyone who works with Kizz Daniel does that at his own peril-Olisa Agbakoba

    Anyone who works with Kizz Daniel does that at his own peril-Olisa Agbakoba

    Counsel to G-Worldwide, Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN, has released a statement strongly warning the general public, particularly show promoters, producers, composers, publishers, booking agents, radio stations, television stations and other relevant stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment Industry to exercise caution in dealing with singer, Kizz Daniel, who was formerly signed under G-Worldwide record label.
    The statement reads in part:”Kindly note that anyone who deals with the artiste irrespective of this notice, does so at his own peril, is likely to incur huge liabilities as they may be liable for contributory infringement of the label ‘s intellectual property rights”.

     

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Label, Mr. Festus Ehimare, has said that the essence of the legal actions is to enjoin Nigerian Artistes, to inculcate a habit whereby they respect the sanctity of contracts, as opposed to playing victims once they realize they have breached the terms of a valid and legally binding contract, as a result of their hurried exit after becoming famous and in-demand. He further advised upcoming artistes to refrain from the practice of administering medicine after death and urged them to ensure that they uphold the terms of their recording contract in good faith.

  • Trouble looms as G-Worldwide Entertainment slams Kizz Daniel with fresh lawsuit

    Trouble looms as G-Worldwide Entertainment slams Kizz Daniel with fresh lawsuit

    G-WorldWide is back in court and this time, they are suing Kizz Daniel for more than half a billion.

    General damages in the sum of Two Hundred Million Naira (200,000,000), special damages for breach of contract in the sum of N179,499,957.00 (One Hundred and Seventy-Nine Million, Four Hundred and Ninety-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty-Seven Naira) and N150, 000, 000 (One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) for contract exit fees, among other reliefs.

    G-Worldwide Entertainment (GWW), the Record Label through which Kizz Daniel rose to fame and became positioned to attract fortune, has reignited its legal battle against Kizz Daniel, who is now its former signee.

    The Label in pursuit of this course has engaged the law firm of Olisa Agbakoba Legal, led by Senior Counsel, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, to prosecute its claims against the Artiste.

    Following the Artiste’s irregular exit from the recording contract he executed with GWW in 2017, coupled with the imprecise media bout instigated by the Artiste to damage GWW’s reputation, the Record Label has sought legal redress against the Artiste before the relevant Courts in Nigeria, viz: a claim for breach of recording contract against the Artiste before the High Court of Lagos State, and another claim before the Federal High Court, Lagos for infringement of its intellectual property rights by the Artiste.

    The matter pending at the High Court of Lagos State, which was commenced by an Originating Summons, came up on Monday, October 7, 2019, for Judgment before Hon. Justice Taofiquat Oyekan-Abdullai. However, GWW through its Solicitors informed the Court that it had filed an Application seeking two alternative prayers; A prayer to stay proceedings pending reference of the matter to Arbitration, as provided under the enabling contract between the parties and a prayer granting leave to amend its originating process.

    The Court, after hearing Counsel’s submissions on behalf of GWW, with respect to the reasons necessitating the application, appreciated the peculiarity of the circumstances, which is predicated on the fact that the former counsel representing the Label, argued the Originating Summons in defiance of the label’s instructions to defer steps in the suit, and ultimately withdraw the suit in view of its decision to

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Label, Mr. Festus Ehimare, has said that the essence of the legal actions is to enjoin Nigerian Artistes, to inculcate a habit whereby they respect the sanctity of contracts, as opposed to playing victims once they realize they have breached the terms of a valid and legally binding contract, as a result of their hurried exit after becoming famous and in-demand. He further advised upcoming artistes to refrain from the practice of administering medicine after death and urged them to ensure that they uphold the terms of their recording contract in good faith.

     

  • COZA saga: Kizz Daniel sues Vanguard, claims 100 million damages

    Fly Boy Inc label boss, Kizz Daniel has slammed a 100 Million Naira lawsuit on Vanguard Newspapers over a ‘malicious publication’, where the singer had called out the newspaper and also denied granting an interview which stated that he verbally attacked celebrities for protesting against COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, who is currently being accused of rape by Busola Dakolo as well as some other women and former church members.
    Different media outfits had published a report where Kizz Daniel allegedly said Wizkid was the only person who had a brain and other celebrities who had written against pastor Biodun were brainless.
    Kizz Daniel, in a letter written to Vanguard through his lawyers, demands a public apology and withdrawal of the publication, a written undertaking not to publish anything about him without confirmation and the sum of 100 million naira to cover for reputational damage he has already suffered.

  • Kizz Daniel blows hot, threatens lawsuit over claims he supports COZA pastor

    Woju sensation, Kizz Daniel has threatened lawsuit over claims that he made reassuring commentaries on the rape scandal against Biodun Fatoyinbo, senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA).
    This comes after a news medium had claimed that he criticized Nigerian celebrities who “followed the trend”, saying that they had no “right to judge the COZA pastor.”
    Reacting on the supposed news story credited to him, the singer took to his Instagram page where he shared a statement, threatening to take legal action against the news outlet.
     
    “God will punish you both now and in eternity @iamkyno — you and all the people behind you. I’m coming for you with all i’ve got Oga and I swear, you go feel am,” he wrote in the now deleted post.
    “My attention has been drawn to a publication by the Vanguard newspaper stating that I took sides with the embattled Pastor of COZA, Abidoudn Fatoyinbo. I will like to categorically state that I never granted an interview with Vanguard or any newspaper.”
    “I am currently busy on tour in the US and haven’t had the time to discuss the issue in my closet let alone call industry mates names. Please disregard this news article making rounds. It is false and fabricated.
    “I have not spoken to any journalist regarding the said matter or any other matter including music in recent times. Any platform(s) that publishes this news or any unverified news about Kizz Daniel and FlyBoy INC. will face legal action.”
     
     

  • #Fvckyouchallenge: Toby Grey laments over demand for sex

    Kizz Daniel may not have envisaged the kind of buzz the ongoing #Fvckyouchallenge would create when he started it days back.

    From Tiwa Savage to Sound Sultan , Ice Prince, Ycee, Seriki, Falz, every artiste who understands the importance of virality has jumped on the challenge.

    Rising Nigerian songstress, Tobiloba Mariam Adeyemi a.k.a Toby Grey in her own cover of the trending #Fvckyouchallenge lamented over how stakeholders in the Nigerian music industry demand for sexual favours before helping female artistes.

     

    “E don tey for the matter, seven years the music never pay, small girl, big dreams she wanna blow.

    If you fine, them wan fvck say na help,how many people I wan Fvck?

    Manager wan do, DJ wan do, artiste wan do”, she croons in the song.

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    Her touching experience via her cover of the #Fvckyouchallenge, has sparked different reactions on social media. Kizz Daniel has promised to support her music without demanding for sex, In addition, Toyin Abraham also reportedly called the songstress on phone, telling her not to give up on her dreams.

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    Back in 2018, Tobi Grey featured 9ice and Skales on her highlife song titled ‘Konibaje’.

  • Davido slap saga: Kizz Daniel changes management

    Kizz Daniel, Nigerian Afro-pop artiste has announced a new management following a dispute over an alleged assault on Tumi Lawrence by Davido.

    Lawrence who was once known as Daniel’s manager, had alleged that Davido and his crew shoved him at his concert in December 2018.

    The ‘IF’ singer has however repeatedly denied the allegation while Daniel had remained quiet on the matter until the recent management restructuring.

    In a statement released via his Fly Boy Inc record label, the singer kept mum on the incident with Davido and the fate of Lawrence.

    The statement simply stated that a new head of management and public relations personnel will represent the record label and its flagship artiste.

    It reads: “Fly Boy Inc is using this medium to make certain points clear to the public;

    “Flyboy Inc is not responsible for any statement issued by any party, therefore please disregard any unverified stories making the rounds on social media, blogs and other news outlets.

    “Fly Boy Inc holds other artistes, staff and industry personnel in high regard.

    “Fly Boy Inc and Kizz Daniel are under new management led by Rebecca Junaid (@Flyboytexh) and the public relations personnel is Ogaga Sakpaide (@ogagus).

    “Thanks for flying with us and we wish everyone a prosperous 2019 filled with No Bad Songz.”

     

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  • God knows I can never slap Kizz Daniel’s manager- Davido declares

    God knows I can never slap Kizz Daniel’s manager- Davido declares

    Nigerian pop star, Davido has denied the allegation that he slapped Kizz Daniel’s manager. The singer made this known earlier today as he answers questions from fans on Twitter.

    The music star who is presently trending on Twitter with the #AskDavido while giving his fans and followers the opportunity to ask him any question cleared the air about the slapping incident.

    “What’s the situation on ground with you and Kizz Daniel. Na 2019 be dis we just want to listen to good music. #Askdavido,” a fan asked Davido.

     

    God knows I can never slap his manager! He knows himself I didn’t… it’s all love always! It hurt me how they switched up on me after all I did… it’s cool tho life goes on,” he replied.

    One of the biggest scandal stories that rocked 2018 was the allegation leveled against Davido by Kizz Daniel’s, manager, Tumi Lawrence .

    Tumi took to his Twitter page on Thursday, December 27, 2018, where he slammed Davido.

    “Fuck you and your fake love @iam_Davido. And to you guys that witnessed it, shame on you @bizzleosikoya @AsaAsika,” he tweeted.

     

  • Davido denies slapping Kizz Daniel’s manager

    Davido denies slapping Kizz Daniel’s manager

    DMW boss Davido has denied slapping the manager of Kizz Daniel, Tumi, at the backstage of his “City Of Davido” concert.

    TNG had earlier reported that the 30BG leader was alleged to have slapped Tumi after performing and was heading towards the changing room when Daniel’s manager reportedly sought the singer’s attention

    However, Tumi’s request was rejected, and while leaving, Davido allegedly called him back and slapped him.

    But the ‘Dami Duro’ crooner has taken to his Instagram page to deny the allegation levelled against him, saying that he did not touch the manager as he urged Tumi to tell the truth.

  • Trouble looms as Kizz Daniel unfollows Davido on Instagram

    Trouble began when Davido slapped Kizz Daniel’s manager yesterday at his concert held at Eko Atlantic V.I, Lagos.

    Thereafter, Kizz Daniel left the concert in anger and Davido was forced to perform their collaboration ‘One ticket’ alone.

    TNG reports that Kizz Daniel has unfollowed Davido on Instagram as a result of yesterday’s rift.

    An eye witnessed had taken to his Twitter page to recount why Kizz Daniel didn’t perform at Davido’s concert.

    In his words:”Davido just finished performing on stage and wanted to go and change backstage and he met Kizz Daniel manager walking towards the same place and his guys pushed him away, then Davido asked his guys “who be that” and they answered that it was Kizz manager

    Then Davido just entered 30 billion gang shit and went straight to drag out Kizz manager that was jejely going on his own and gave him a hot slap and poured drink on his face and was like “don’t fuck with me”

    Kizz Daniel stood up and left the show like a sensible human being then Davido still went ahead and performed Kizz Daniel song alone just like that.

    Apparently Kizz Daniel could not perform at #DavidoLiveInConcert because Davido slapped his manager at the backstage of his concert “

     

     

    As the saga takes a new twist, Davido has refused to comment on the ensuing drama.