Tega And Crayon
An entertainment executive, Tega Oghenejobo, has dragged Nigerian singer Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, before the Lagos State High Court, demanding N200 million in damages over an alleged defamatory publication on social media.
Tega, who is the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Mavin Global, accused the singer of referring to him as the “highest criminal” in a post published on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on March 15, 2026.
Tega in the suit marked LD/ADR/6697/2026, filed by his lawyer, Muyiwa Ogungbenro of DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria is asking the court to declare the publication false, malicious and libellous, alleging that it seriously damaged his reputation, character and professional standing.
The claimant is also seeking an order compelling Crayon to immediately retract and remove the alleged defamatory publication from all social media platforms, including X, and issue a full and unreserved public apology.
He wants the apology published permanently on all the singer’s social media platforms.
Tega is further demanding N200 million as general damages for defamation, a perpetual injunction restraining the singer from making further defamatory statements against him, and N15 million as the cost of the legal action.
Tega in his statement of claim described himself as an award-winning entertainment brand, marketing and business development expert who has built a strong reputation locally and internationally.
He said he had worked with several globally recognised artistes and brands, including Crayon, during their professional relationship at Mavin Global.
According to the claimant, the singer was signed to Mavin Global on March 30, 2019, but was formally discharged from his contractual obligations on February 19, 2026, following a request for release and an agreement between the parties.
He alleged that Crayon had failed to fulfil the minimum product commitments stipulated in his recording contract within the agreed period, leading to an extension of the initial contractual arrangement.
Tega claimed that following the termination of the relationship, the singer made derogatory publications targeting him and Mavin Global.
He argued that the phrase “Tega highest criminal” portrayed him as a notorious criminal, a hardened offender or a leader of a criminal organisation.
The claimant further alleged that the publication attracted widespread attention because of Crayon’s popularity and substantial social media following.
He listed Punch Newspapers, Pulse Nigeria, Leadership, Per Second News, Nigerian Bulletin, PM News, Instablog9ja and Linda Ikeji’s Blog among media platforms that allegedly republished the statement.
Tega stated that his solicitors had issued a letter dated March 24, 2026, demanding a retraction, public apology and undertaking against further defamatory publications.
However, he alleged that Crayon failed to respond to the letter or take steps to remedy the situation, leaving him with no option but to institute the suit through his lawyer.
Crayon is yet to file any response to the suit, while no date has been fixed for hearing of the suit.