Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, former manager of renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and CEO of EeZee Conceptz, has spoken out following allegations of embezzlement and withholding royalties made against him by the artist.
These allegations surfaced after a Federal High Court in Lagos ordered Onyedikachukwu’s arrest over claims of diverting $345,000 belonging to Chinwo. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which filed the case, accused him of mismanaging funds from Chinwo's digital music revenue and event earnings.
The EFCC prosecutor, Bilikisu Buhari, cited provisions under the 1999 Constitution and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, as grounds for Onyedikachukwu's arrest. The commission warned that if he wasn’t apprehended, a public summons would be issued. The case has been adjourned until January 24 for Onyedikachukwu’s arraignment.
In response, Onyedikachukwu took to Instagram, accusing Chinwo of breaching their contract and being ungrateful despite all he invested in her career.
“You’ve received over $625,000 from EeZee Conceptz, yet you spread falsehoods about a bad contract,” Onyedikachukwu wrote. “You pursued me for years, involved third parties to secure a deal, and now you weaponize law enforcement and religious organizations against me.”
He claimed Chinwo violated their agreement by failing to deliver a third album and withholding funds meant for the label from events and digital content revenue.
“It’s painful to see lies being spread and efforts to weaponize institutions against me. I invested my blood, sweat, and hard-earned money into you. I housed you for months and even provided two-bedroom apartments for you and your band leader.
“You breached our contract, yet I didn’t attack you. I proposed reconciliation and suggested an independent audit for transparency, but you refused.”
Onyedikachukwu also revealed that he had been detained by the EFCC last year for nine days under duress, during which $274,000 was allegedly extorted from him.
“Despite the detention and extortion, I still chose to follow the legal processes outlined in our agreement,” he added.
He accused Chinwo of trying to claim ownership of projects fully funded by EeZee Conceptz while failing to acknowledge the platform and opportunities provided to her by the label.
“For years, you’ve received quarterly royalties and immediate remittances from our 50/50 agreement. Yet, your actions continue to betray trust.
“I built the label that put food on your table and gave you opportunities beyond your dreams. Through God’s grace, EeZee Conceptz played a significant role in your success. No one can erase that,” Onyedikachukwu wrote.
He vowed to pursue justice through lawful means, placing his faith in the legal system and God to protect his reputation. He ended with a biblical reference: “Whoever repays good with evil, evil will never depart from their house (Proverbs 17:13).”
