Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has denied allegations that he owes UK-based promoter Revolve Entertainment £4,106 in expenses related to a proposed United Kingdom tour, describing the claims as false and defamatory while warning of possible legal action against the promoter and its representative, Otis Ayodele Kubeyinje, popularly known as Baddest DJ Timmy.
The dispute escalated after DJ Timmy publicly alleged that Dakolo had failed to reimburse costs associated with organising the planned tour. The promoter claimed the expenses included venue arrangements, graphic design, domain registration, website fees, video editing, visa deposits and consultation services.
In response, Dakolo’s legal representatives, Whitestone Solicitors and Consultancy, issued a letter dated July 18, rejecting the allegations in their entirety. The lawyers stated that the singer “unequivocally denies” owing the claimed amount and argued that the expenses cited by the promoter fell under contractual obligations that Revolve Entertainment had agreed to bear.
According to the legal team, both parties signed a written performance agreement for the proposed UK tour, which assigned responsibility for venue bookings, technical production, flights, accommodation, transportation and visa-related expenses to the promoter.
The solicitors further maintained that only advertising and promotional expenses could be recoverable, and only if they had received prior approval from Dakolo and his management. They also noted that the agreement expressly stated that no deposit was payable to the singer.
The lawyers said the planned tour never went ahead because Revolve Entertainment allegedly failed to meet key production requirements, particularly regarding sound, lighting and technical arrangements required for Dakolo’s live performances.
They argued that Dakolo could not be held liable for expenses voluntarily incurred by the promoter or for costs that were expressly allocated to the promoter under the agreement.
Beyond disputing the financial claim, Dakolo’s legal team accused DJ Timmy and Revolve Entertainment of making defamatory statements on social media. The letter alleged that the singer had been subjected to harassment, cyberbullying and blackmail through a series of online publications, including derogatory remarks and threats to disclose aspects of his private life.
The solicitors described the alleged conduct as actionable under the laws of both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, adding that Dakolo is considering legal proceedings in both jurisdictions to protect his reputation and privacy.
As part of their demands, the lawyers called on the promoter and its representatives to immediately cease publishing what they described as false and defamatory statements and reserved Dakolo’s right to pursue all available legal remedies.
The dispute remains unresolved, and neither party has indicated that a settlement has been reached.
