David Adeleke, better known as Davido, a globally recognised Nigerian singer, has expressed his dissatisfaction with a show promoter who allegedly defrauded him in Italy.
The singer stated in an Instagram post late Saturday that the promoter failed to fulfil his (promoter’s) part of the agreement after he arrived in Italy for a show.
The show promoter has refused to pay Davido for the show, despite selling thousands of tickets.
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The singer detailed his struggles and efforts to attend the event, challenging the promoter to not take his “craft and hard work for granted.”
“Every day, we overwork our bodies, sweat and tears to keep up with and deliver these shows for our fans, only for people to take our craft and hard work for granted,” Davido said.
Due to logistical issues, the Champion Sound crooner had to take three connecting flights to get to Italy, despite the fact that he normally travels by private jet.
“I fly private 90% of the time,” he added, “but we couldn’t get a landing permit in time due to logistical issues.”
As a result, I made the decision to fly here in almost three parts. When we arrive, we discover that the promoter has failed to fulfil his own obligations under the contract. He has thousands of tickets but refuses to pay me for them! In most cases, there is no show if there is no balance.
“I’ve been waiting for either cash or a wire for the past four hours at the hotel…nothing!”
“How do you sell 7,000 tickets but you don’t have my balance, you fraud?” Davido asked, addressing the show promoter. “Enjoy the chaos.”
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The singer stated that he understands how people go out of their way to pay for his shows and that he would perform at the event because of this.
“I’m aware of how many people came to see me on their last day!” As a result, I’ll be doing the show!!” Davido declared.