So if you want to learn more about Aye ask David or read his interviews". LIB exclusive: Dilly motors boss, Okwudili Umenyiora, arrested for attempted murder of singer Runtown Record label owner and boss of Dilly motors, Okwudili Umenyiora, was this evening arrested by the police from Force CID, Alagbon, at the gym and taken to the station. 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He was questioned, dropped his statement on claims by Runtown that his life was threatened which was found out to be false and Okwudili Umenyiora immediately returned home. Mr Dilly When you see me TELL ME I OWE YOU TO MY FACE !! After an almost endless battle with Eric Many, Runtown left the record label to begin his own journey as a label owner. The artiste and his record label have not seen eye to eye in recent weeks, with the latter dragging the former to court over an alleged breach of contract. Ma nigga you got arrested ,talking about you got invited invited to where ?? And just Incase you are wondering how the police bursted you yesterday ,all your staffs work for me my nigga .. you don’t pay them…. 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The song is from his forthcoming album untitled for now. [11], Runtown's contract with Eric Manny Entertainment expired in June 2018. Runtown is currently having a dispute with his record label, Eric Many for allegedly breaching the contract he signed with them. He is currently flying under his own label which … Okwudili Umenyiora, record label owner and boss of Dilly motors, was arrested yesterday’s evening by the police from Force CID, Alagbon, at the gym and taken to the station for an alleged threat of life of his former label artist, Runtown, with a gun. Penthauze Music is a record label based in Nigeria. Popular Nigerian music artiste Runtown is at loggerheads with his record label owner Okwudili, who has filed a lawsuit over Runtown's inability to keep to They said Runtown has been deliberately breaching his contract […] The post Runtown and his brother blast his record label owner Okwudili on Twitter appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Runtown said Umenyiora was lucky to have secured bail. [citation needed], In 2014 he released "Gallardo", a song which features vocals from Davido and was released as the first single off his debut studio album Ghetto University. Talking about i owe you ,you must be mad !! My son’s 1st bday . Runtown is a failure, and Eric Manny is a big failure without runtown, just like g world wide is without kiss Daniel. Eric Manny Entertainment, the record [8] Runtown told The Fader magazine that the song was inspired by African beauty. When a grown man acts like a kid, he gets treated like a kid ! Soundgod Music group is a 360 degree music and entertainment company that redefines the business of music in Africa. Eric Many LTD since this case began has been civil and remain to civil by following through with the court injunction and never resort to violence or blackmail.”, Your email address will not be published. He subsequently started his own label, Soundgod Music Group. In October 2020, Runtown and a group of other celebrities led #Endsars protest in Lagos, South West Nigeria, for government to … [5], On 4 November 2016, Runtown released the ballad "Mad Over You", which charted at number 38 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart. Eric Manny Entertainment, the record label that signed Runtown in their lawsuit revealed that the singer has breached his contract with the imprint. Read his letter to the owner of Eric Manny after the cut, as we still await a response from the record label, as regards Runtown’s claims. Runtown's contract with Eric Manny Entertainment expired in June 2018. It signed Storm Rex in 2014, the singer becoming the label’s sole female act. Runtown has been stopped from recording music or performing at events by a Federal High Court except with the approval of his record label, Eric Manny which is owned by billionaire businessman, Okwudili Umenyiora. Runtown inked a two year deal with the company in May 2014. [2] Gallardo went on to win "Best Collaboration of the Year" at the 2014 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. The artiste made this comment on his twitter After I held you down since your business fell off !! Rapper Runtown has terminated his contracts with his record label and their breakup seems to have gotten really messy. This doesn’t take away the fact that there’s a Federal High Court Injunction against Runtown and as at the last court sitting on April 16th, he expected the case to be dismissed but it didn’t happen. In 2016, he pulled the same stunt and he’s repeating it again to create cheap publicity. [9], In 2014, there were reports in the media that Runtown wrote "Aye". Douglas Jack Agu (born August 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Runtown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer. I have only two things to worry about , sorry 3 1. 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Runtown’s brother also joined in the bashing saying that Eric Many record label owner Okwudili couldn’t manage his car business well now he wants to come feed out of another man’s hard work. The once productive relationship between singer, Runtown and Eric Many Records has come to an end. That’s why he resorted to blackmail. The latest development comes as a threat from his label … Well..with the whole fresh court drama, Runtown isn’t taking any of it as he came for the record label owner Okwudili accusing him of trying to get money unjustly from him. #DontTryMe. Eric Many, the record label, has released a statement about the alleged arrest. Eric Many, the record label, has released a statement about the alleged arrest. The label maintains that there was never a threat to Runtown’s life directly by Dilly Umenyiora or anyone affiliated to the label as explained to the Nigerian Police. In June 2018, Runtown launched his record label, Soundgod Music Group. Breaking news Runtown’s battle exposes label owner as ex-con 2016/05/31 | Filed under: Entertainment Runtown In a series of posts on Twitter seemingly sponsored by those siding with Runtown in the escalating battle with his label, there is some previously unknown information about the past life of his record label boss. If information obtained by… I just recorded another HIT with my idol so HAPPY DAY IN LA !! Douglas Jack Agu (born 19 August 1989), better known by his stage name Runtown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer. In the post, Bidii claimed to speak on behalf of aspiring music acts who now struggle to secure funding and support because artistes like Runtown have given record labels reason not to trust potential signees. Every time the record label takes legal actions through a law court against Runtown through injunction for severe damages to the label, Runtown results to cheap stunts and bringing up issues like threat to life with a gun which is totally false. Although the chief executive officer of Dilly Motors says he was invited for questioning, his wantaway artiste insists the police arrested him. Mpape Crushed Rock – a touristic and social experiment? He subsequently started his own label, Soundgod Music Group. Douglas Jack Agu, better known by his stage name Runtown has described his formal Record label owner, Dilly Umenyiora, as a grown man who acts like a kid. Runtown Record labels and artistes’ fallouts have been likened by some to romantic break-ups and singer, Douglas Agu, aka Runtown’s separation from his erstwhile record label, Eric Manny, was as messy as it gets. Three months ago, Runtown’s record label boss and owner of Dilly Motors, Dili Umenyiora was arrested and detained by policemen of the Force CID, Alagbon for the attempted murder of the singer. After the death of his father, he moved to Abuja with his mother, who was working in the Ministry of Health. Runtown has severed ties with the label and he released an official statement to that effect. The statement reads: “On Friday 20th April, the Nigerian Police acting on a report by estranged Eric Many act, Runtown escorted record label owner, Dilly Umenyiora to their office for questioning following a report of a threat to life. Tweeting at Umenyiora, he wrote: “I held you down since your business fell off.”. Record label owner, Okwudili Umenyiora, arrested for attempted murder of singer Runtown Record label owner and boss of Dilly motors, Okwudili Umenyiora, was this evening arrested by the police from Force CID, Alagbon, at the gym and taken to the station. “On Friday 20th April, the Nigerian Police acting on a report by estranged Eric Many act, Runtown escorted record label owner, Dilly Umenyiora to their office for questioning following a report of a threat to life. The case was in court for a long time, and it hasn’t been resolved yet. [4] The album generated over ₦35million on the music portal thus earning him a spot in the list of "Top 5 Most Streamed Artist". In a new interview with , You are lucky we let them bail your ass . [10], In September 2020, He released his 2nd song since the pandemic called "Kini Issue". Required fields are marked *. He also said he has returned all properties he received from the label when he signed with them in 2014. What bank I’m transferring billions of Naira from this project to 3. Runtown's label boss denies trying to blackmail the pop star with a sex tape. The battle between Eric Many Records owner, Prince Okwudili Umenyiora and his signed act, Runtown, has assumed a different dimension as the singer has described his record label boss as “a grown man who acts like a kid”. On Tuesday, May 31, we informed you that Runtown and his record label, Ericmanny Entertainment were having contracutal issues. [3] On 23 November 2015, Runtown released his debut studio album titled Ghetto University via MTN Music Plus through Eric Many Entertainment. Bio. Runtown has described Dilly Umenyiora, owner of Eric Many Entertainment, as “a grown man who acts like a kid”. Okwudili Umenyiora, arrested for attempted murder of Runtown, Record label owner and boss of Dilly motors, Okwudili Umenyiora, was this evening arrested by the police from Force CID, Alagbon, at the gym and taken to the station. He launched this group after the expiration of his contract with the Eric Many Entertainment Record Label. Read latest Eric Manny news updates, stories and headlines today, January 6, 2021 on Okay.ng Read the statement below: July 4, 2018 – For Immediate Release – Effective June 22, 2018, the music artist Runtown, also known as […] #EndSars Protest. Life after dropping the best music project Africa has ever seen 2. In the middle of his rant, Runtown went on to talk about music saying he had just recorded a hit with his idol in Los Angeles, California, and that he was working on the “best music project Africa has ever seen”. This is not the first time Runtown has accused his label boss of pulling a gun on him. Fronted by rapper Phyno, the label’s marquee act and CEO, Penthauze in 2011 had Runtown, Shugaboi and Flipside on its bill. Ericmany records release statement on reports of the arrest of its CEO Okwudili over alleged attempted murder of singer Runtown Following wide reports last night on the on going rift between Runtown and his record label boss, Okwudili Umenyiora, the label 'Eric Many LTD' has released an official statement exclusively obtained by LIB to explain the label's position. FOH. He also denied the debt he allegedly owes his estranged label boss, saying he is responsible for the payment of the music outfit’s staff. 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