Worried by the incessant accusations of not turning up
for shows after collecting performance fees, Nigerian Superstars Wizkid and
Banky W had reported this to the police who has found out and gone ahead to
arrest some impostors of the duo. Wizkid reacted within the week, stating that he is ‘scandalised’
about the extent to which people could go in perpetrating such crime. The EME
released the statement below:
“It’s unfair that fraudsters will take advantage of unsuspecting
victims.” he said. ‘The culprit has been apprehended and all is being done to
make sure such incidents don’t reoccur.” Wizkid added. An EME impostor is
currently in police custody. He was handed over to the police by his latest
victim- Muyiwa.
Muyiwa also known as ‘Origin’ started transactions
with the impostor, only to discover he was being duped and quickly handed him
over to the police. Meanwhile, EME Chairman Banky W who has himself been a
victim of impersonation, says the label is putting all structures in place,
while working with relevant
authorities to make sure the trend is put to a
stop. Fake names, phone numbers and bank accounts have been set up to carry out
such fraudulent activities. Some of the fake accounts these impostors use
include “Bankole Wellington Banky W” on Facebook,Bankyw82@yahoo.com,
emeonline82@yahoo.com,godwintom1@gmail.com,starboyentertainment@rocketmail.com.
The only authorised contact for EME is bookings@empirematesentertainment.com
“Impersonating artists and record labels is
apparently the new 419. This is not a unique problem to EME or it’s acts, but a
serious challenge to most major labels/artists as well as the fans and event
organizers. We’ve done the best we can to streamline our processes so that
anyone, anywhere can contact us at Bookings@empirematesentertainment.com or at
+234 818 000 0000 and know that they have right information.”
Banky says. “It
saddens us to know that crooks still try to take advantage of our fans and
supporters but we are doing all we can to put the right info out and we hope
that everyone takes note, so as not to fall into their traps.” He adds. Wizkid
does not take bookings or accept engagement payments into his account. He can
only be booked through EME and/or his manager Godwin Tom.
The label says the Police will still apprehend more
fraudsters.
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