Ezekiel ThankGod, the CEO of Nigerian record label Eezee Conceptz, has accused gospel singer Mercy Chinwo of using her influence to manipulate institutions and intimidate the label, despite having received $625,000 in payments.
In a series of posts on Instagram, ThankGod alleged that Chinwo is attempting to claim ownership of a music catalog that was fully funded by Eezee Conceptz.
He alleged that Mercy Chinwo received quarterly royalties and immediate payments under their 50/50 agreement but still violated the terms of their contract. He also recounted how Chinwo began her career as his backup singer and how he personally supported her, initially housing her for several months before helping her secure an apartment.
The feud between Eezee Conceptz and gospel singer Mercy Chinwo dates back to 2022 when the artist parted ways with the label following a dispute. Chinwo had taken to social media to share a cryptic message, expressing a plea for divine protection against dishonest individuals. In response, Eezee Conceptz via an Instagram post on Saturday, January 18 challenged her to release her bank statements and the list of songs she received both before and after signing with the label, fueling the growing tension between the two parties.
He wrote: “$625,000 – that is how much you have received from Eezee Concept to date. But, you would prefer to insulate that part to keep deceiving people and weeping sentiments on how you signed a bad contract or had been treated badly. Same deal you desperately pursued me for years and had to get third parties to impress on Eezee Concept to sign you.
“Despite offering a 50/50 earnings ratio. You are still trying to weaponise law enforcement and religious organizations, all in a bid to take over a catalog you did not spend one Naira on. You’ve received over $635,000 to date. Still, this situation persists. While claiming and singing it all for Jesus, your actions paint a different picture.
“You started as my backup singer in the studio and on stage. Unlike some Music talent producers and Label executives, it is not something I stumbled into by marriage or association.
“It’s disheartening to see lies being spread and efforts to weaponize law enforcement and religious affiliations against me. I invested my blood, swear, and hard-earned money into you. I housed you for months before securing two-bedroom apartments for both you and your band leader.
“You breached our contract by failing to deliver a third album and withholding funds meant for the label from content and events. When this happened, I didn’t attack you. Instead, I reached out, proposing a reconciliation meeting and even suggesting an independent audit for transparency.
“Last year, I was illegally detained by EFCC for nine days, far from Lagos, where our business took place. Under duress, $274,000 was extorted. Yet, I still didn’t resort to dragging you publicly. As a law-abiding citizen, I chose to follow the legal processes outlined in the contract you signed with Eezee Conceptz. “If your hands are clean, why avoid the Multidoor resolution process in our agreement? Why manipulate in situations to bully me? You deny the contract when it speaks of your obligations and our benefits, but quote it when it benefits you. Discrediting the same document that you have hugely benefited from.
“Kindly post your bank statements and songs received 3 years before you were signed and 3 years after you signed. You’re now attempting to claim ownership of a catalog I fully funded. A body of work you never contributed financially to. For years, you’ve received both quarterly royalties and immediate remittances from the 50/50 agreement, but this greed and betrayal that persists are beyond comprehension.
“Let me remind you. I founded the label that built your platform, put food on your table, and gave you opportunities beyond your dreams. Through God’s grace, u did this and no one can erase the role Eezee Conceptz played in building your influence.
“I’ll continue to act lawfully, trusting the legal system and God to defend my peace and reputation……
“I appreciate the multitude of prayers, support, and love. May truth and justice prevail.”
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