Iyanya has denied reports police officers were looking for him, muttering on phone “Don’t mind them, I am in Abuja.”Reigning Afro hip hop act, Iyanya is allegedly wanted by the Nigerian
Police, in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, in connection with the case of
fraud brought against him by popular show organiser, Opa Williams.Already, Iyanya’s manager, Ubi-Franklin Ekpong is said to be
currently under arrest at Mile 3 Police Division,in the Garden city.
Opa Williams,the producer of Nigeria’s foremost comedy show, ‘Nite of
a Thousand Laughs’ reported Iyanya to the police for allegedly
collecting N1.7 million from him being payment for the singer’s
performance at ‘Nite of a Thousand Laughs’ shows which held in Benin
and Port Harcourt few days ago. Unfortunately, the Kukere crooner never
showed up at any of the shows.
According to our sources,
what infuriated Williams was the fact that
Iyanya actually arrived Port Harcourt ahead of the show on that fateful
day(Monday)only for him to disappear minutes later with his cell phones
permanently switched off.
“He has caused me a lot of embarrassment, as people who paid to come
and watch him went home disappointed. For 17 years, we have been
organizing Nite of A Thousand Laughs and we have built a large
followership, I will not allow anybody to destroy the credibility we
have as people who deliver on their promises. That’ why we are going to
pursue this case (legally) to a logical conclusion and ensure this is
the last time Iyanya would do this to anybody.” Williams stated.
Adding, he said ,“When Iyanya failed to show up at Benin edition,
which held on December 26, he called to apologise, promising however to
make it up with the Port-Harcourt and Bonny shows. But again, he did
not keep to his word.”
Showtime gathered that Iyanya shunned Opa Williams’ event, but
performed earlier at another show which held the same day in
Port-Harcourt and featured Timaya.
Confirming the buzz, Williams’ media Company, Media Image Managers,
said, “We are aware of the issue between Opa Williams and hip hop act,
Iyanya. The parties are at the moment at Mile 3 Police Division in Port
Harcourt. Our client has informed us he is seeking redress in court.
However, there are moves to resolve the matter amicably. It is sad that
Iyanya would behave in such an unprofessional manner, but then, the
police are handling the matter well.”
