Mercy Chinwo Former Boss Accuses Her Of Lying And Manipulating People To Bully Him

Dr. Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, the CEO of Eezee Conceptz, has addressed the ongoing conflict with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, formerly signed to his record label.

Mercy Chinwo parted ways with Eezee Conceptz in 2022 after a disagreement with Ezekiel Onyedika.

Around the time of the split, she shared a cryptic social media post asking God to shield her from dishonest people.

Following this, Mercy unfollowed her former boss and fellow gospel artist Minister GUC on Instagram.

In his response, GUC shared a post about ungrateful people, which many believed was directed at Mercy.

Recently, a Federal High Court in Lagos issued an arrest warrant for Ezekiel, following a petition Mercy filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, however, has taken to Instagram to defend himself, accusing the singer of dishonesty and manipulation.

In his posts, Ezekiel claimed Mercy has been attempting to take over a music catalog fully funded by Eezee Conceptz.

According to him, the singer has already received $625,000 from the label, including quarterly royalties and additional payments, yet has breached their contract.

He recalled how he helped Mercy early in her career, providing her with shelter and financial support before signing her to the label.

Ezekiel expressed frustration over her alleged attempts to control the catalog without contributing financially to its creation.

He wrote: “$625,000 – that is how much you have received from Eezee Concept to date. But, you would prefer to insulate that part to keep deceiving people and weeping sentiments on how you signed a bad contract or had been treated badly.

“Same deal you desperately pursued me for years and had to get third parties to impress on Eezee Concept to sign you.

“Despite offering a 50/50 earnings ratio. You are still trying to weaponise law enforcement and religious organizations, all in a bid to take over a catalog you did not spend one Naira on. You’ve received over $635,000 to date. Still, this situation persists. While claiming and singing it all for Jesus, your actions paint a different picture.

“You started as my backup singer in the studio and on stage. Unlike some Music talent producers and Label executives, it is not something I stumbled into by marriage or association.

“It’s disheartening to see lies being spread and efforts to weaponize law enforcement and religious affiliations against me.

“I invested my blood, swear, and hard-earned money into you. I housed you for months before securing two-bedroom apartments for both you and your band leader.”

The Eezee Conceptz CEO accused her of breaching their agreement by failing to deliver a third album and withholding funds from events and content.

Ezekiel revealed that he had tried to resolve the matter amicably, even proposing an independent audit, but claims Mercy Chinwo avoided these efforts.

He also accused her of using law enforcement and religious institutions to pressure him, revealing that he was previously detained by the EFCC for nine days.

During this time, he says $274,000 was taken from him under duress. Despite this, he refrained from publicly addressing the matter until now.

Ezekiel said, “You breached our contract by failing to deliver a third album and withholding funds meant for the label from content and events. When this happened, I didn’t attack you. Instead, I reached out, proposing a reconciliation meeting and even suggesting an independent audit for transparency.

“Last year, I was illegally detained by EFCC for nine days, far from Lagos, where our business took place. Under duress, $274,000 was extorted. Yet, I still didn’t resort to dragging you publicly. As a law-abiding citizen, I chose to follow the legal processes outlined in the contract you signed with Eezee Conceptz.

“If your hands are clean, why avoid the Multidoor resolution process in our agreement? Why manipulate in situations to bully me? You deny the contract when it speaks of your obligations and our benefits, but quote it when it benefits you. Discrediting the same document that you have hugely benefited from.”

Ezekiel challenged Mercy to share her financial records, both before and after joining Eezee Conceptz, to provide transparency.

He argued that the label had significantly contributed to her success, offering a 50/50 earnings agreement and consistently supporting her career.

The Eezee Conceptz CEO emphasized his commitment to resolving the dispute through legal channels, expressing faith in the legal system and God to vindicate him.

He urged Mercy Chinwo to honor their agreement and stop spreading falsehoods about their relationship.

“Kindly post your bank statements and songs received 3 years before you were signed and 3 years after you signed. You’re now attempting to claim ownership of a catalog I fully funded. A body of work you never contributed financially to.

“For years, you’ve received both quarterly royalties and immediate remittances from the 50/50 agreement, but this greed and betrayal that persists are beyond comprehension.

“Let me remind you. I founded the label that built your platform, put food on your table, and gave you opportunities beyond your dreams. Through God’s grace, u did this and no one can erase the role Eezee Conceptz played in building your influence.

“I’ll continue to act lawfully, trusting the legal system and God to defend my peace and reputation…… I appreciate the multitude of prayers, support, and love. May truth and justice prevail” he added.

KanyiDaily recalls that a music producer, Dr Roy also demanded royalties while recounting his experiences working with Mercy Chinwo and the record label, EeZee Concepts.