Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo threatens Obidiz with 2 billion Naira law suit for using her name in a song

Awar-winning gospel singer Mercy Chinwo is threatening to take artist Obidiz to court for using her name in a secular song.

On February 10, 2023 artist Obidiz released a song titled ‘Mercy Chinwo’. The single is now the subject of a dispute between him and the gospel singer who is demanding that he take down the song from all streaming platforms.

The letter that dated March 23, 2023 and which carried the heading “DEROGATORY AND DEFAMATORY USE OF THE NAME AND IMAGE OF MINISTER MERCY CHINWO IN A SECULAR MUSIC AUDIO AND VIDEO: NOTICE TO CEASE AND DESIST.”

Mr. Obidiz Lawson was accused of a derogatory use of name of famous gospel artist.

Mercy Chinwo’s lawyers further requested for four things from Obidiz:

Mercy Chinwo’s Lawyers serves Obidiz a Cease and Desist letter for using her name in a secular song

Mercy Chinwo’s Lawyers serves Obidiz a Cease and Desist letter for using her name in a secular song

1. That you immediately CEASE AND DESIST from any further use of the nameand image of Our Client in promotion of your music.
2. That you take down or cause to be taken down, the song titled "Mercy Chinwo" which you published on be taken down immediately from all music digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Sound Cloud and any other platform whereby you made such publication.
3. That you take down or cause to be taken down, the promotional video containing the image and clips of Our Client from all social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and any other social media platform where you made such promotion.
4. That you immediately male public an apology in writing, addressed to Our Client and publicized on all social media platforms whereby you express a retraction and remorse for the harassment, defamation of character and unauthorized use of Our Client's name and image.

The letter further stated that the failure of Mr. Obidiz to comply with these requests will lead to a suit of 2 billion Naira in damages.

As at the time of filing this report, the song in question was still available streaming platforms.

Mr. Obidiz’s camp is also yet to issue a public statement in response to the Mercy Chinwo’s request.

Pulse music desk will continue to monitor this situation and bring you updates as they develop.