Runtown, the Nigerian singer, has reacted to a recent court ruling that upheld his recording contract with Eric Many Limited, accusing the label’s founder of misleading the public with what he called “fake court orders”.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court had ruled that the singer’s 2016 recording agreement with the label remained valid and had not been lawfully terminated.
The court also ordered Runtown to fulfil his contractual obligations and pay over N319 million in damages, recoupment, and costs for breaches.
However, in an X post, the singer pushed back against the ruling and made it clear he would not grant the label access to his music catalogue.
“Back outside! So not going to let any agenda run …Mr Dilly, every year you try to deceive people with fake court orders … you think after 9 years I’ll give you passwords and access to my catalogue ?? lol nice try …. Keep trying,” he wrote.
Back outside ! So not going to let any agenda run …Mr Dilly ,every year you try to deceive people with fake court orders … you think after 9 years ,I’ll give you passwords and access to my catalogue ?? lol nice try …. Keep trying !
The dispute between Runtown, Eric Many and Umenyiora dates back to 2016 after the singer sought to exit the contract.
Eric Many had accused the artiste of accepting performance bookings, releasing music and planning international tours without the label’s approval, triggering multiple legal proceedings in Nigeria and the United States.
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