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After protracted court cases and threat to life, Runtown, Eric Many officially part ways

Nigerian sensational singer Runtown has officially severed ties with Eric Many Entertainment following the expiration of his contract ending a torrid time with the record label.

The artiste who is now exclusively managed and represented by Soundgod Music Group issued a statement announcing the expiration of his contract ending an experience strewn with a protracted court cases over constant breach of contract, irreconcilable differences and threat to his life.

According to him, ‘“effective June 22, 2018, the music artist Runtown, also known as Soundgod, shall and is no longer affiliated with Eric Many, Ltd., Eric Many Entertainment, Incorporated, or any of its affiliates, associates, agents, assigns or subsidiaries. Runtown is now exclusively managed and represented by Soundgod Music Group’.

The statement by Runtown reads thus in full; “Despite numerous breaches of the Recording Agreement by Eric Many, which would make it invalid and unenforceable, the Agreement entered into on June 21, 2016 officially came to an end on June 22, 2018.

“Pursuant to Section 6.5 of the Agreement, “The Parties agree[d] that the Artist is and remains the owner and lawful proprietor of the Professional Name and the Artist’s likeness.”

“Eric Many was only entitled to use the name Runtown throughout the duration of the contract, and for a period after termination of the contract for the promotion and sale of music.

“Eric Many does NOT own the name “Runtown” or “Soundgod,” and is NOT entitled to trademark, copyright or use the name without the explicit consent and approval of the artist. Public use of the name Runtown began in 2008, before the signing of any contract with Eric Many.

“Further, there is NO court order currently enjoining or preventing Runtown from singing, performing or recording music. Please be advised that the interim injunction granted by the High Court of FCT against Runtown on 10 May 2018, has now expired by effluxion of time pursuant to Order 43 Rule 3(2) of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (Civil Procedure) Rules 2018. The said injunction became ineffective on the 17th of May, 2018.

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The directive was issued by Mr Edgal Imohimi, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, (who commiserated with grieving family) through the command’s spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti.

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