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Chocolate City Fights Brymo Over 20 Million Naira Invested On The Artist
According to fresh reports made available by PREMIUM TIMES, Chocolate City is still in battle with Brymo for almost 20 million naira investment made on a former artiste on the label Brymo.
The mentioned newspaper had access to court documents from Chocolate City. The documents brought to public notice that Chocolate City had only realized less than 3 million naira compared to nearly 20 million spent on Ashimi Olawale Ibrahim, who we all know by the name Brymo.
The music imprint has been in a protracted legal battle with Brymo since 2013 on the grounds of breach of contract. Brymo’s controversial contract with former label chocolate city was supposed to be a 5 year contract spanning from 2011 to 2016. With the artiste delivering three studio albums within the contract span.
In a court document deposed at the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court, Brymo (the defendant) accused his former label of short-changing him, saying he never received any advance as agreed in his contract for the development of the album Son of A Carpenter.
Brymo argued that he was never paid a dime from royalties accrued on the album son of a carpenter neither was he given an initial capital for the production of the album.
“An email dated 14th May 2013 from the defendant clearly stated that the defendant is owed the sum of N925, 555.83 for the album Son of A Carpenter.”
Also Brymo explained he had to personally hire and pay a new manager for himself after his first manager assigned him by the label was withdrawn and assigned to another artiste. Further statement has it that the label frustrated any efforts to make another album from him, siting that producing an album was way too expensive to be handled on his own. Therefore, he Brymo opted for a release from the existent contract.
The plaintiff Chocolate City also raised claims blaming the artiste Brymo, as reason for the breach in contract terms. The music imprint stated that contrary to what the defendant said, all cost of recording and production was carried out strictly by the label as a standard procedure.
Chocolate City, however, said it paid for, on Brymo’s behalf, every recording cost it authorized and for which a prior approval was sought and obtained by the singer.
The music group also said it is standard industry practice for record companies to pay for all expenses incurred during recording (paying producers, video director, dancers, and others), as opposed to giving the entire budget to the artiste.
Chocolate City also mentioned that the artiste in question was grossly guilty of insubordination and had a problem following “simple instructions”.
“The defendant’s active and passive promotion of drugs/marijuana included posting of pictures of Indian hemp/marijuana on his Twitter handle, Facebook or Instagram,” the label said.
“It got so bad that no reputable company was ready or willing to give him an endorsement deal, thereby deny (sic) himself and the plaintiff good revenue.
The music label denied telling Brymo it lacked the funds to produce his second album, and accused him of intentionally creating a crisis and then announcing to the public that he had become an independent artiste.
Between his exit from Chocolate City in 2013 and this year, Brymo has released three studio albums: Merchants, Dealers & Slaves (2013); Tabula Rasa (2014), and Klìtòrìs (2016).
Chocolate City has sought a perpetual injunction from a Federal High Court restricting Brymo from recording and also seeking 100 million naira in damages.
On the other hand Brymo’s counsel has asked the court to strike out the case brought against it client as it was out of the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
What a story!
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
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Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.
For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.
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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype
If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.
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