Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel artist Mercy Chinwo and head of EeZee Conceptz Global, has denied accusations of diverting $345,000 meant for the singer.
He also revealed that Chinwo has received a total of $625,000 from the label to date.
In a lengthy post on Instagram, Onyedikachukwu alleged that Chinwo is attempting to claim ownership of a music catalog he fully funded. “You’re now attempting to claim ownership of a catalog I fully funded. A body of work you never contributed financially to,” he wrote.
He added, “Through God’s grace, I did this, and no one can erase the role EeZee Concept played in building your influence. $625,000—that is how much you have received from EeZee Conceptz to date.”
The former manager accused Chinwo of breaching their contract by not delivering a third album and withholding funds from the label. He stated that he had invested significantly in her career, including providing housing and financial support before her rise to stardom.
Onyedikachukwu also recounted being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for nine days, during which he claimed to have been extorted of $274,000. He accused Chinwo of using law enforcement and religious groups to manipulate the situation.
In response to the allegations, Onyedikachukwu challenged Chinwo to share her bank statements and songs recorded before and after signing with EeZee Conceptz. “If your hands are clean, why avoid the Multidoor resolution process in our agreement? Why manipulate institutions to bully me?” he questioned.
The dispute has led to legal action, with a Federal High Court in Lagos issuing a warrant for Onyedikachukwu’s arrest following a motion by the EFCC.
As the controversy unfolds, Onyedikachukwu expressed his hope for justice, stating, “I’ll continue to act lawfully, trusting the legal system and God to defend my peace and reputation.”
Mercy Chinwo is yet to publicly respond to her former manager’s recent claims.
