Nigerian gospel star **Mercy Chinwo** has ignited a firestorm by dragging social media critic **VeryDarkMan (VDM)** to court in a **whopping ₦1.1 billion** defamation lawsuit. The legal battle follows VDM’s scathing Instagram posts, where he accused Chinwo of allegedly **withholding earnings** from her performances and **violating contractual agreements** with her former record label, EeZee Concept.
Chinwo’s legal team has dismissed the allegations as **”false, malicious, and damaging,”** warning that the singer’s reputation is at stake. In response, they are demanding:
– **₦1 billion in general damages**
– **₦100 million in punitive and aggravated damages**
– **₦25 million for legal expenses**
– **Immediate deletion** of the alleged defamatory posts
– **A public apology** from VDM
– **Retractions published in four national newspapers for 14 days**
The timing of this lawsuit has raised eyebrows, as it coincides with Chinwo’s ongoing financial dispute with EeZee Concept. Many are now questioning whether this is a justified defense of her reputation or an attempt to silence criticism. Will VDM back down, or will this battle expose deeper truths about the gospel music industry?
