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Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has strongly denied allegations that he owes £4,106 to a United Kingdom-based entertainment promoter over a cancelled concert tour, describing the claims as false, defamatory and without contractual basis.
The award-winning vocalist, through his legal representatives at Whitestone Solicitors and Consultancy, has issued a formal demand to Revolve Entertainment and its representative, Otis Ayodele Kubeyinje, popularly known as Baddest DJ Timmy, giving them seven days to withdraw the allegations or face legal action.
The legal notice, which Dakolo shared on his official Instagram page, accuses the promoter of publishing false statements that have damaged the singer’s reputation while attempting to hold him financially responsible for expenses connected to a tour that never took place.
Dakolo Rejects Financial Allegations
The dispute stems from claims made by Revolve Entertainment that Dakolo was responsible for £4,106 allegedly spent on preparations for a planned UK tour.
According to the promoter, the amount covered costs such as venue bookings, graphic design, website registration, visa deposits, consultation fees and other logistics associated with organising the performances.
However, Dakolo’s legal team firmly rejected the allegation, insisting that the singer has no contractual obligation to reimburse those expenses.
“Our Client unequivocally denies these allegations,” the solicitors stated.
They maintained that the claims were inconsistent with the terms of the agreement signed by both parties.
Performance Agreement Defined Responsibilities
According to the lawyers, Dakolo and Revolve Entertainment had entered into a written Performance Agreement before preparations for the proposed tour commenced.
They explained that the contract clearly assigned responsibility for organising and financing the tour to the promoter.
“The parties entered into a written Performance Agreement for the proposed UK tour,” the statement read.
Under the agreement, Revolve Entertainment was reportedly responsible for securing venues, arranging production facilities, providing sound and lighting equipment, coordinating local logistics and covering travel, accommodation and visa-related expenses.
The legal representatives further argued that the contract specifically excluded Dakolo from liability for most of the costs now being claimed.
They added that the agreement also made it clear that no advance payment or deposit was due to the singer.
Technical Concerns Led To Cancellation
Dakolo’s legal team also addressed the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of the planned performances.
According to the statement, the tour failed to proceed because the promoter allegedly could not meet the technical standards required for a professional live performance.
The lawyers claimed that the proposed production arrangements fell significantly below the quality expected for Dakolo and his live band.
“Unfortunately, the proposed tour never proceeded because Revolve Entertainment failed to satisfy fundamental production requirements, particularly in respect of sound, lighting and technical production, which were contractual obligations resting solely upon the Promoter,” the letter stated.
It continued:
“The technical arrangements proposed fell materially below the professional standard required for a live performance by our client and his band. As a result, the tour could not proceed as at that principal period.”
No Duty To Refund Expenses
The solicitors insisted that Dakolo cannot be held responsible for expenses voluntarily incurred by the promoter while attempting to organise the event.
“Our Client bears no contractual or legal responsibility for expenses which the Promoter voluntarily incurred, particularly where such expenses were expressly allocated to the Promoter under the Agreement or were incurred without the approvals required by the Agreement.”
According to the legal team, the promoter assumed those obligations when signing the agreement and therefore cannot later transfer those costs to the artiste.
Defamation Allegations
Beyond rejecting the financial claims, Dakolo’s lawyers also accused Kubeyinje and Revolve Entertainment of launching a campaign of online abuse against the singer.
The statement alleged that the promoter published defamatory comments on social media, referring to Dakolo with offensive expressions including “thief,” “bloody arrogant,” and “evil.”
The legal notice further alleged that the continued online publications amounted to cyberbullying and cyberstalking.
Dakolo is now considering legal proceedings in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, seeking redress over the alleged defamatory statements.
Seven-Day Ultimatum
As part of the demand, Whitestone Solicitors requested that the promoter immediately cease publishing the disputed allegations.
The lawyers also demanded the removal of all allegedly defamatory content from social media platforms, a public retraction of the claims and a written apology addressed to Dakolo.
Failure to comply within seven days, they warned, would leave the singer with no option but to pursue every available legal remedy.
The dispute has since generated significant discussion online, with many fans closely watching to see whether the promoter will respond to the demands or whether the matter will proceed to court.
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