Hey, there music lovers! Get ready to rock and roll as we look at Nigeria’s latest gospel music scene. But before we spill the tea, let’s start with a backstory. Well, Mercy Chinwo found herself in the middle of a scandal when singer Obidiz used her name and image in a not-so-flattering way in his latest music video. I mean, what was he thinking? Did he really think he could use a popular gospel artist’s name and image for his own benefit? Not on Mercy’s watch! Mercy had none of it and took legal action against Obidiz. She filed a whooping ₦2 billion lawsuit against him. I mean, that’s some serious money. I wonder if Obidiz will ever recover from this financial blow.
But wait, it gets even more interesting. Obidiz took to Twitter to defend himself, saying he only sang a song and didn’t commit murder. Well, that’s a relief. We wouldn’t want a murderer in the gospel music industry, would we? But using someone’s name and image without consent is still unacceptable, Obidiz! Besides, everyone knows Mercy’s image and reputation are closely tied to her faith and reputation as a Christian. Using her name and image in a derogatory manner could be seen as a violation of her religious beliefs and values, and this could confuse her fans, who look up to her as a role model. So, it’s no surprise that Mercy filed a lawsuit against Obidiz.
At the end of the day, the moral of the story is simple. Always remember to respect the rights of public figures and the impact of misusing their images. And for all you singers out there, don’t mess with Mercy Chinwo. She’s not one to be messed with! So there you have it, folks!
We hope this update sheds light on the importance of respecting the rights of public figures and the impact of the misuse of their images. Stay tuned for more news and interesting reads from the music industry in Nigeria, and thanks for jamming out with us!Â
