Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken legal action against fellow singer Oyindamola Emmanuel, known as Dammy Krane, for allegedly defamatory statements made on social media.
News About Nigeria reports that the tweets labelled Davido a ‘murderer’ and a ‘cheat’ and mocked his upcoming wedding.
Davido’s legal team has demanded an immediate retraction of the tweets, which they claim are not only defamatory but also constitute cyberbullying.
The lawyers stated that Davido has never been charged or convicted of any offence, including murder.
In the letter, Davido’s lawyers stated, “We are informed by our client that you have repeatedly published statements on your social media platforms that he finds not only defamatory and offensive but which also constitute an act of cyberbullying.”
The specific tweet in question from Dammy Krane, posted on June 21, 2024, read: “There’s nothing worse than murder #davido You fit get money but you no fit get peace #Karma. Ps: Dont ever get married because your girl caught you cheating you wan gbe-iya-wo (Carry suffer look) Congratulations Owe B Owe — Big Daddy Krane.”
The lawyers’ letter continued, “Our client vehemently asserts that contrary to the insinuations in your post, he has never been charged with or convicted of any offense, including murder.”
They demanded that Dammy Krane remove the tweet and cease defaming Davido within 24 hours or face legal action, including claims for damages and injunctive relief.
Dammy Krane, seemingly unperturbed by the lawsuit, responded with further allegations, claiming he witnessed an incident involving Davido and the late Tagbo, a friend of Davido’s.
In a since-deleted tweet, he wrote, “BTW @policeNG I’m a witness to what Davido did to Tagbo. No peace for the wicked. Justice for Tagbo.”
He also mocked Davido’s legal counsel, suggesting they were merely trying to extract money from Davido.
Dammy Krane tweeted, “Lawyer wey just wa collect money to dey shout ‘I put it to you’. E don dey push Davido go where e no know,” reacting to the news of Davido’s lawyer threatening legal action.
