Nigerian musician Mayorkun has initiated a legal claim for N1 billion against TikTok influencer Nickie Dabarbie, whose real name is Precious Kingsley, following her allegations that he engages in ritualistic practices.
Nickie’s claims surfaced on Friday when she accused Mayorkun and other Nigerian artists of being involved in rituals.
She detailed an incident where she was allegedly invited by singer Skiibii for a boat cruise, during which she was coerced into consuming alcohol and narrowly escaped an attempt on her life.
She also posted a video showing injuries she claimed were inflicted by Skiibii.
In response, Mayorkun’s legal team issued a statement refuting the accusations as unfounded and demanding a public retraction and apology across social media and in national newspapers.
The letter from Mayorkun’s representatives asserts,
“Our client’s attention has been drawn to your online post in the early hours of 19th day of April 2024 made via your Instagram wherein you categorically labeled our client as a ritualist,” the letter reads in part
“First and foremost, our client denies all allegations made as they are baseless, bizarre and untrue. We are also aware that our client has neither met with you privately nor had any personal dealings/ relationship with you which further buttresses our assertion that your statements are unfounded and frivolous.
“We hereby demand that you immediately adhere to the following conjunctively. That you take down the offensive publication on all of your social media accounts within 24 hours of receipt of the letter. That you will accompany the retraction of the offensive publication with a video and written apology in two national newspapers.
“That you henceforth desist from engaging in any acts written and/or verbal which are defamatory, slanderous towards our clients. That you pay our client a sum of not less than 1 billion Naira as a damages fee for all the emotional trauma, loss of endorsements and cost of engaging legal counsel.
“Take further notice, that you should you fail to adhere to our demands herein within 48 hours with the exception of the takedown of the offensive publication which must be done within 24 hours.”
The situation escalated shortly after Skiibii reported the matter to law enforcement for comprehensive investigation.
