Mercy Chinwo addresses controversy with ex-record label boss Eezee Tee

• Mercy Chinwo broke her silence and denied allegations of breaching her contract with Ezekiel Odinakachi, claiming he introduced a new contract in 2019 without her knowledge and consent 
• She alleged Ezekiel Odinakachi forged her contract with him, without her knowledge and consent 
• The gospel minister claimed Ezekiel Odinakachi diverted and unlawfully retained revenue from digital platform earnings

In a significant development, gospel musician Mercy Chinwo has issued a statement through her legal team, Law Corridor, addressing the ongoing controversy with her former record label boss, Ezekiel Odinakachi, also known as Eezee Tee. 

The statement, shared via Chinwo’s official Instagram account, seeks to clarify allegations surrounding the dispute, which has garnered widespread attention within the gospel music industry. 

According to the statement, the disagreement originated when Odinakachi allegedly proposed an extension of their contract to which Chinwo did not consent to. 

It stated, 

“Towards the middle and end of 2019, Commencing the 3rd year of working with Eezeetee, things began to change gradually. They had discussions, as usual, about the organization and her plans. He expressed his intention for her to extend her five-year contract to twelve years. However, she declined, stating that she is got other plans.”

Chinwo further claimed that he made a contract without her consent, that the new document was forged, with the original contract signed in 2017, being altered to fit a different narrative. 

Chinwo, who rose to fame under Odinakachi's management, alleged that her former boss diverted and unlawfully retained revenue from digital platform earnings. This, she claimed, was part of a larger pattern of exploitation and manipulation.

Efforts to address these grievances, according to Chinwo, were met with hostility. She tried to address things Odinakachi, but he became increasingly hostile and abusive. 

The statement claimed that Odinakachi would threaten Chinwo, saying things like: “I will deal with you, I will mess you up, I made you whom you are, I can shut you up, and nobody will hear you again.”

Despite efforts at reconciliation, Chinwo claimed that Odinakachi's actions became more erratic and aggressive, leading her to seek legal action.

The statement said,

“Eezeetee continued to intimidate her, isolating and bullying her, misleading people inviting her for events about her availability.

“When she gets invitations to minister at programs, the management would respond to the invitees that she was not available or that she was sick. In some cases, the management would demand an outrageous fee for her to attend programs in order to frustrate the invitation.”

Chinwo’s legal team also revealed that while attempts were made to resolve the matter amicably, Odinakachi’s approach became increasingly erratic.

The statement further revealed that it was Eezee Tee who dragged the case to the court and at the moment of receiving the reconciliation, he hired a new lawyer. 

“Just as we were waiting for Eezeetee to finalize the settlement peacefully by signing, we were told that Eezeetee had engaged a new lawyer and had now taken the matter to court. Eezeetee was the one who filed a court case against.” 

The statement affirmed that Chinwo wanted the truth to be known to the world. 

“Minister Mercy firmly believes that the Lord has settled her and wiped away her tears, reaffirming her position that these issues are not beyond resolution. 

“However, Eezeetee should tell the world as he has been doing, what happened to the 2017 contract she signed in Port Harcourt? What is the reason behind the introduction of a new Lagos-based contract in 2019? 

“Why was the document forged? and why has he refused to inform the public about the true state of the two contracts,” the statement read. 

The controversy has sparked extensive debate within the music industry, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability in record label dealings.

Netizens weigh in on the contractual dispute

Here are some comments below:

@_Pamilerin1 commented: “Mercy Chinwo’s strength and faith carried her through years of abuse, sabotage, and betrayal. Her story is a call for protection and accountability for all artists.” 

@shykings commented: “Managers like Eezeetee exploit trust, manipulate contracts, and abuse power—all under the guise of ‘mentorship.’ Mercy Chinwo’s story must spark industry reform.” 

@Ehinochris commented: “Artists are often treated like disposable commodities. Mercy Chinwo's story shows us just how much work needs to be done to protect them” 

@_tobillionaire commented: “Artists trust managers with their careers, but who holds managers accountable? Mercy Chinwo’s case highlights the need for real oversight in the music industry.”

@dopequdus commented: “When a manager says, “I made you,” they’re not empowering their artist—they’re controlling them. Eezeetee’s actions are a clear example of this.”

@Alex_Houseof308 commented: “Grooming 

Fraud 

Non remittance of Mercy Chinwo’s 50%

Verbal Abuse

All these from one manager, omo! Why are there two contracts?? 🤔

I no know say the gospel music industry wild like this o”

@Whykayofficiql commented: “If there are two contracts and one of them was intentionally replaced, the manager needs to explain what happened and why” 

@Dudewaya commented: “Mercy Chinwo deserves better than being treated like a pawn in a game of power. The exploitation of artists like her has to stop.”

@JayOnose commented: “A contract swap like this isn’t just unprofessional—it’s fraudulent. No artist should have to go through this kind of treatment.” 

@Eyan_Latman commented: cIt's sickening to think that a manager would exploit a talented artist like Mercy Chinwo for so long.

Eezeetee's actions are unforgivable.”

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