Delta Concert: Davido challenges Pinnick’s N2.3bn contract breach suit

• Pinnick had slammed Davido with N2.3billion lawsuit for failing to appear at the Delta event after receiving a payment of $94,500.
• However, during the hearing of the suit, Davido through his legal team  challenged the jurisdiction of the Delta State High Court .
• Davido argued that the issue should be treated as a debt recovery case

Recall that Davido allegedly broke a promise to perform in the 19th edition of the “Warri Again” event on October 6, 2023, according to a lawsuit filed on October 31 by Pinnick, a former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Pinnick asserted that despite being paid $94,500, Davido did not show up for the event.

During the hearing of the complaint, the singer, through his legal team led by Norrison Quakers (SAN), contested the Delta State High Court in Effurun’s jurisdiction.

Davido contended that Pinnick ought to have sent a demand letter before taking legal action, arguing that the matter was supposed to be handled as a debt recovery case.

Additionally, Davido refuted claims that Sosoberokon, the person who signed the deal on his behalf, was his authorized agent.

He refuted Pinnick’s assertion that the money was paid for promotional services as opposed to a performance.

However, the court postponed making a decision on the preliminary objections submitted in both cases until December 14, 2023.

In another news, the afrobeat singer Davido advises up-and-coming artists to be original.

The singer, known for his captivating Afrobeat sound, believes that carving out a unique identity is key to achieving success and longevity in the competitive music industry.

According to Davido, he became a superstar when he returned to the United States because of the distinctive sound he created in Nigeria.

Moving backward in time, the singer reminisced about moving to Nigeria to pursue music that deviated from the mainstream in the West.

In a video message sent on Friday via his X (formerly Twitter) page, Davido advised upcoming musicians to constantly make sure they stand out creatively

He wrote:

“If I could give advice to aspiring musicians, just be original.