Davido Settles His N2.3bn Lawsuit With Pinnick, Consents To Play At Delta Concert

The Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has struck an out-of-court settlement to resolve the breach of contract case that Brownhill Investment Company Limited, directed by Amaju Pinnick, had launched against him. 

Pinnick, a former head of the Nigeria Football Federation, criticised 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 case number EHC/183/2023. The company filed a lawsuit against Davido, claiming N2.3 billion. Even though he had received the desired money, Davido was accused of breaking a contract after he failed to execute his performance duties at the 19th edition of the "Warri Again" concert. 

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 added that further fees of $18,000 were incurred to arrange for the singer to be transported to Warri aboard a chartered plane. However, according to The Cable, the parties came to an understanding to settle their differences 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 finalising the settlement. This reimbursement will be applied to the claimant's outstanding legal bills in part. 

The defendant has consented to perform live at the impending "Warri Again" event on October 4, 2024, as part of an agreement made out of court. 

Additionally, 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. 

According to The Cable, the parties also decided as follows: "The parties have resolved the miscommunication issues that gave rise to this dispute and the first defendant shall immediately post the following statement on his social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, Snap Chat, etc.

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

"The defendants shall pay the claimant N30,000,000 within seven days of the execution of these terms of settlement, as a partial contribution to the claimant's outstanding legal fees in this suit.

"The defendants will drop their appeal against this honourable court's order dated January 16, 2024, in light of these terms of settlement.

"The claimant shall furnish a private aircraft for the defendants' transportation, along with lodging and additional arrangements for the defendant's appearance at the 'Warri Again' concert scheduled for October 4, 2024. 

"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.

"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."