The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against popular gospel music promoter Onyedikachukwu Nwokeabia, professionally known as Eezee Tee, over the alleged misappropriation of $443,371.
Filed before the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, the charges accuse Eezee Tee and his record label, Eezee Conceptz, of criminally converting funds belonging to two of his former signees—gospel stars Mercy Chinwo and Judith Kanayo, also known as Judikay.
According to the EFCC, the total sum in question was diverted in separate amounts of $112,985, $260,494, and $69,892. The anti-graft agency says the actions contravene Sections 280(1)(a) and 287 of the Lagos State Criminal Law of 2011.
The case follows months of public accusations from both gospel singers. Mercy Chinwo had earlier accused the label boss of contract manipulation, claiming he secretly replaced their original 2017 agreement with a different version without her consent. She also alleged that approximately $345,000 in digital royalties and event proceeds were diverted without proper explanation or remittance.
Judikay, in a separate revelation made in January, accused Eezee Tee of withholding £800,000 from her earnings, further intensifying scrutiny on the label’s financial dealings.
The EFCC’s investigation led to earlier filings against Nwokeabia, but the latest charges formalize the agency’s position on the alleged financial exploitation.
Despite the fresh court filing, no date has been fixed for the arraignment. The case remains open, with further legal proceedings expected in the coming weeks.
