Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke known widely as Davido and event organizers Brownhill Event have reached an agreement to resolve their breach of contract case without going through court proceedings.

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The dispute arose when Brownhill Event, led by former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick, took legal action against Davido for his absence at the annual Warri Again concert despite being paid and signing necessary contracts.

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According to a report by Guardian Nigeria, Davido will pay Brownhill Event CEO N30,000,000 (approximately $21,262) as part of the consent judgement, contributing to the claimant’s legal expenses.As per the settlement terms, Davido will perform at the 2024 Warri Again concert scheduled for October 4 in Warri, Delta State.

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The $94,500 previously paid to Davido for the last concert will serve as consideration for his upcoming performance at the event.Additionally, Brownhill Event will provide a private jet, accommodation, and other logistics for Davido's performance, as stipulated in the settlement agreement.BackgroundThe legal dispute stemmed from Davido's failure to appear at the Warri Again concerts in 2014 and 2019 despite receiving payments.

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This led to Brownhill Event seeking reimbursement and eventually filing a breach of contract and defamation suit against the musician in November 2023.An investigation revealed that Davido's company had signed a performance agreement for the 2023 edition but failed to honour it due to scheduling conflicts.

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The settlement requires Davido to publicly announce the resolution on his social media platforms, acknowledging the settlement and confirming his participation in the upcoming Warri Again concert.Overall, the agreement marks a significant step towards resolving the contractual issues between Davido and Brownhill Event, paving the way for a successful collaboration at the upcoming concert.

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