Nigerian gospel artist and minister Mercy Chinwo had recently made a lawsuit against Secular singer Obidiz for defamation and unauthorized use of name and image.
According to the suit by the gospel artist said Obidiz made “Derogatory and defamatory use of the name and image of Mercy Chinwo in secular music audio and video†and issued a “Notice to cease and desist.â€,
In the song, Obidiz cited an example of a wayward, club girl, and mentioned Mercy Chinwo in the phrase.
“She dey share me the cake, but she no want commit. Mercy Chinwo for church, but for club na Cardi B sef."
According to the suit, Obidiz is to desist from further use of Mercy Chinwo’s name and image, also he is to take down the song, and promotional videos and make a public apology. Failure to comply with these demands may attract a fine of N2,000,000,000.