Nigeria Gospel singer, Judith Kanayo, popularly known as Judikay, has decried the treatment she received from her former record label, EeZee Concept.
Naija News reports that the gospel singer disclosed that since she signed a contract with the record label in 2019, she was neither allowed access to her backend nor received direct payments from sources.
In a statement on her social media handle the ‘More Than Gold’ crooner, accused EeZee Conceptz label of reneging in an agreement for audit.
How It Started
According to Judikay, she signed a contract with the record label in 2019, and it was to end in 2023.
However, before her contract expired, she noticed financial discrepancies and her questions led to crisis with the record label.
“I am compelled to address recent misinformation circulating the media about my professional relationship with my former record label, EeZee Conceptz. This statement seeks to clarify the facts while reaffirming my unwavering commitment to my ministry and career, which I have dedicated to glorifying God through music.
“My contract with EeZee Conceptz began in February 2019. However, from 2019 to 2023, I was never granted access to my backend nor allowed to receive payments directly from their source. All receipts sent to me were created by the label, and I accepted them in good faith, trusting my former boss without question.
“Before the customary closure meetings at the expiration of my contract, I began discovering significant financial discrepancies. These findings were later confirmed during the closure meetings. At this point, I requested an audit of my financial dealings for the first time in years. Strangely, this request led to my former boss blocking all communication with me, halting the closure process entirely.
Call for Audit and Intervention of Apostle Madbuko
The ‘Nobody Else’ crooner said her demand for an audit was turned down by the lawyer of her former record label.
According to her, it was the involvement of Apostle Anselm Madubuko that addressed much of the tension.
She continued, “Since my contract officially ended in February 2024, I sought proper closure through my lawyers. Despite repeated requests, the label’s lawyers claimed that I had no right to an audit, which was contrary to the terms of our agreement.
“In early 2024, after exhausting all peaceful avenues, I sought the intervention of a government agency. However, upon the counsel of Apostle Anselm Madubuko, a respected father in the faith, I suspended the case. Apostle Madubuko assured us that justice would prevail for all parties. Though I could not attend the meeting personally, I was duly represented.
“During this conciliatory meeting, Mr. ThankGod Ezekiel agreed to cooperate with an independent audit. Unfortunately, subsequent actions by EeZee Conceptz contradicted this agreement. The label failed to provide complete or accurate records, obstructed the audit process, and disseminated misleading public narratives.
“One such instance involves a video shared by the label’s social media accounts, purporting to show a meeting between Mr. ThankGod and me in 2024. To set the record straight, this video was taken during a closure meeting in 2023, not in 2024 as falsely claimed. I have not met with Mr. ThankGod at any point since my agreement ended in February 2024.”
What Halted the Audit Process?
The Gospel songwriter disclosed that a request from auditors was sent to her former record label. However, the EeZee Conceptz gave no response.
Judikay said she had preferred to avoid any legal case against her former record label for the sake of Jesus Christ.
“Our auditors sent a formal email on June 6, 2024, requesting documents that the label had withheld during the audit. On June 7, 2024, the label’s lawyers acknowledged receipt of the email, however, we received no further response.
“I have pursued this matter quietly, but this silence has come at great personal cost. It has been painful to see my parents ridiculed publicly and, most heartbreakingly, to see the name of Jesus dragged into this dispute.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to step away from this entire noise as regards this case. While my pursuit of justice is important, it pales in comparison to my role as a member of the body of Christ and my commitment to protecting the sanctity of His name.
“I am deeply grateful for your vote of confidence, immense love and laborious intercessions over me in these times. To my family, the gospel music community, and all who have stood by me—thank you from the bottom of my heart.
“My focus remains unwavering, and my commitment to glorifying Jesus through this ministry the Lord has graciously committed into my hands, remains steadfast,” she added.