In a dramatic twist that has left fans and industry watchers buzzing, gospel music star Mercy Chinwo has addressed the controversies surrounding her fallout with former manager Ezekiel ThankGod, popularly known as Eezeetee. While some media outlets have pushed sensational claims, Mercy is setting the record straight—and the tea is piping hot.
First things first, Mercy Chinwo hasn’t dragged anyone to court over her music catalogue or revenue splits. Instead, she reveals that the real issues go far deeper, involving allegations of contract forgery, emotional abuse, financial mismanagement, and even threats to her career and life. Buckle up, because this isn’t your usual industry spat.
The story starts in Port Harcourt, where Eezeetee managed Mercy’s career during her rise to stardom. Together, they created hits like Excess Love, and everything seemed picture-perfect. But things began to unravel in 2019 when Eezeetee allegedly pressured Mercy to extend her five-year management contract to 12 years. When she declined, the once-friendly relationship soured. Suddenly, the terms of their partnership became a battleground.
Mercy claims she didn’t receive her copy of the original 2017 contract until after it expired in 2022. To her shock, the document she received was allegedly forged, with a new 2019 contract replacing the original. Even worse, the 2019 contract reportedly handed Eezeetee lifetime ownership of her music—a sneaky move Mercy didn’t sign up for.
Things took a darker turn as Eezeetee allegedly subjected Mercy to verbal and emotional abuse, with threats like, “I’ll destroy your career,” and actions that isolated her from ministry invitations. Mercy shared heartbreaking accounts, including one where a church event host was misled into thinking she was terminally ill just to block her from attending.
Despite these challenges, Mercy tried to reconcile with Eezeetee, even gifting him a brand-new SUV as a peace offering. However, trust had already crumbled. She eventually discovered that significant sums of money from digital revenue streams—up to $274,000—were allegedly diverted. According to Mercy, Eezeetee listed himself as the songwriter of her music to collect royalties, leaving her with nothing from publishing revenues over seven years.
When the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) got involved, Eezeetee admitted to withholding funds but claimed it was for safekeeping. While reconciliation was encouraged during the EFCC investigations, Mercy says Eezeetee later blindsided her by filing court cases against her and gospel artist Judikay, as well as against the EFCC itself.
Now, Mercy Chinwo is focused on moving forward, trusting in God and appreciating the prayers and support from her fans. She isn’t just asking questions about the mysterious “disappeared” 2017 contract and the alleged financial mismanagement—she’s reminding everyone that her success comes from grace, not man.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: this is a masterclass in resilience, faith, and holding onto your peace even in the stormiest battles. Stay tuned as Mercy continues to rise above it all, reminding us why she’s a force to be reckoned with in gospel music.
