N2.3 billion suit : Davido settles his lawsuit with Pinnick and consents to perform at a 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, criticized Davido in October 2023 for not performing at an event even though he was paid $94,600, according to a report by PUNCH Online.

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, claiming N2.3 billion.

Even though he had received the desired money, Davido was accused of breaking a contract after he failed to fulfill 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 in order 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 the settlement being finalized.

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.

As reported by The Cable, the parties also agreed as follows, “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 will supply a private jet for the defendants’ transportation, along with lodging and additional arrangements for the defendants’ appearance at the ‘Warri Again’ concert scheduled for October 4, 2024.

After they are adopted, these conditions of settlement will bind all parties involved in this lawsuit, as well as their representatives, privies, successors in title, and any other person or organization that may have been working on behalf of one of the parties.

“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.”