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Court Declares Omoni Oboli Owner Of Okafor’s Law Script
After a two year legal battle, Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli has won the legal battle over the ownership of the script for Okafor’s Law which was challenged by Jude Idada and Raconteur Production.
According to court documents, the Federal High Court Lagos division (per Ibrahim Buba J) on Thursday,2nd May 2019 delivered its judgment in suit No FHC/L/CS/401/2017- Rein couteour Productions Limited V. Dioni Visions Entertainment Limited &2 ors, an action bordering on issues of alleged intellectual property theft and copyright infringement.
Judgement was delivered in favour of the defendants and the claims sought by the plaintiff against the defendants were demised and matter dismissed. It was gathered that Omoni Oboli who could not contain her joy as she announced her victory at the court over the ownership of the script for Okafor’s law.
In an instagram post, Obili narrated the experience: “Glory be to God who gave us the victory, I am happy to announce to you all that today, 2nd May 2019, judgement was passed and we won the case that Raconteur productions and Jude Idada brought against us for Okafor’s law”.
“It’s been 2 years’ I remember I was at Tiannah’s place putting finishing touches to my dress on my way to my movie premiere when I was called that we have been served an injunction and we couldn’t show our movie. It was one of the worst days of my life, I remember breaking down in tears when I had to explain to a hall full of guests why they couldn’t watch, the film.
“I was called a thief, may God never allow anyone label you a thief for your own work, I cried, I prayed, I fasted, I kept the watch with my friends and relatives, I lost 5kg in a space of 3 days I was in the toilet every 30 minutes, it took its toll. But God never sleeps nor slumbers. God knew I was innocent of everything I was been accused of and today even that laws of the land have pronounced me innocent, details of the verdict coming shortly.
Thank you to my winning team, my lawyers Alegeh and Ce, you are my heroes thank you to my friends and family who moved into my home, called every day, kept the watch, forced me to at least drink pepper soup when I couldn’t keep anything down for days”. Did everything to make sure I didn’t go into depression, to my fans and everyone who stood by me, you know yourselves”, I love you from the bottom of my heart, my king and my God thank you, I have been vindicted.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
