Davido Accepts To Perform At A Delta Concert After Settling With Amaju Pinnick

The Amaju Pinnick-led Brownhill Investment Company Limited filed a breach of contract case against singer David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, but the parties have come to an out-of-court settlement.

Former Nigeria Football Federation president Pinnick criticized Davido in October 2023 for not performing at an event even though he was paid $94,600.

Brownhill Investments Company Limited filed a lawsuit in Effurun's Delta State High Court with the case number EHC/183/2023. The company filed a lawsuit against Davido in an attempt to recover N2.3 billion.

After failing to perform at the 19th edition of the “Warri Again” concert, Davido was accused of breaking a contract, despite the fact that he was paid 

In addition to asking the court to award N150 million for professional and legal fees, the claimant also asked for an extra N30 million to cover the cost of bringing the lawsuit against Davido.

Pinnick further disclosed that the singer was flown to Warri on a rented plane, which came at an extra cost of $18,000.

It is purported that both sides have come to a mutual decision to settle the dispute out of court.

Later on Thursday, the Delta High Court granted their plea.

Davido also committed to paying the claimant N30 million within seven days of the settlement being finalized.

This reimbursement will be applied to the claimant's outstanding legal bills in part. Furthermore, Davido has consented to appear live on October 4, 2024, at the 'Warri Again' concert.

Also, it was agreed that the $94,500 that the claimant had previously given the defendants would be regarded as payment for the performance of the event.

Additionally, the parties decided on the following: “The parties have resolved the miscommunication issues that occasioned this dispute and the 1st defendant shall immediately post on his social media platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, Snap Chat, etc. the following statement:

“All issues regarding 'Warri Again 2023 Concert' have been settled between Mr. Amaju Pinnick and myself, and I am happy to announce that I shall be performing live at the 'Warri Again 2024 Concert' on 4th October, 2024 in Warri, Delta State.

“The defendants shall, within seven days of execution of these Terms of Settlement, pay the sum of N30,000,000 to the claimant, being a part contribution to the Claimant's outstanding legal fees in this suit.

“The defendants shall, in view of these terms of settlement, withdraw the appeal filed against the ruling of this honourable court dated 16th January, 2024.

“The claimant shall provide a private jet to convey the defendants, as well as provide accommodation and other logistics for the defendants' performance at the 'Warri Again' concert slated to be held on 04 October 2024.

“These terms of settlement shall be binding on the parties to this suit, their agents, privies, successors in title, or any person or entity howsoever described acting at the behest or authority of any of the parties to this suit, upon adoption of same.

“The parties have agreed that these terms of settlement shall be binding and shall have immediate effect from the date of execution and shall be adopted by the parties' respective counsel when the matter comes up in court.”