Why singer Harrysong was arrested — Lagos Police
Famous Nigerian singer Harry Okiri, commonly known as Harrysong, was arrested by Nigerian police in Lagos State on Tuesday morning.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the singer's arrest to PREMIUM TIMES.
Mr. Hundeyin told this newspaper that Harrysong's arrest was part of the investigation into character defamation allegations made against him by music producer Soso Soberekon.
The police spokesman said he could not say whether Harrysong would be released on bail at this time.
“The investigation is still ongoing. He is still writing his statement. Before the end of the day, I will be able to say if he will be released on bail and what his conditions of release are. on bail,” he said.
Trouble started when Harrysong, in an interview with OAPs Nedu and Husband Material on 'The Frankly Speaking' podcast, alleged that Mr. Soberekon tried to kill him, among other damning accusations.
DefamationA week ago, the internet was abuzz with news of music manager Soso Soberekon filing a legal notice against his former friend and partner, Harrysong, for alleged defamation.
In an interview with OAPs Nedu and Husband Material on "The Frankly Speaking" podcast, Harrysong alleged that Mr. Soberekon attempted to kill him, among other damning accusations.
Mr. Soberekon, through its legal representatives, No Limit Legal Partners, has asked the singer to recant.
He also demanded an apology and damages in the amount of 500 million naira for a "libelous publication".
READ ALSO:A letter from Mr Soberekon's lawyers described Harrysong's refusal and failure to debunk the allegation as "an intentional act to mislead your social followers and the general public into believing that he (Soberekon) is a serial killer".
He also described Harrysong's statement as false and without any factual basis, but malicious in all material respects.
Mr. Soberekon also called for the said publication to be retracted and for an apology to be published in two major newspapers and several online news outlets no later than seven days after the letter was delivered.
Efforts to reach Harrysong and Mr. Soberekon so far have been unsuccessful.
BackgroundHarrysong, during the interview on the subject of "Friendship in the entertainment industry", said that many assume that Mr. Soberekon is his friend, but that is not the case.
>The 'Reggae Blues' crooner said he was not friendly with Mr. Soberekon.
He said, "Soso is not my friend. Nah, my enemy. He wants to kill me. He sent people to come and kill me in Port Harcourt. No jokes. I have proof; J I have videos. I have photos.
“You will say he is my friend. He is not my friend. He wants to kill me. King Ateke settled this case and the king was surprised.”
He also told PREMIUM TIMES that he had done nothing wrong by telling the world his truth, saying Mr. Soberekon owed him an apology,
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Famous Nigerian singer Harry Okiri, commonly known as Harrysong, was arrested by Nigerian police in Lagos State on Tuesday morning.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the singer's arrest to PREMIUM TIMES.
Mr. Hundeyin told this newspaper that Harrysong's arrest was part of the investigation into character defamation allegations made against him by music producer Soso Soberekon.
The police spokesman said he could not say whether Harrysong would be released on bail at this time.
“The investigation is still ongoing. He is still writing his statement. Before the end of the day, I will be able to say if he will be released on bail and what his conditions of release are. on bail,” he said.
Trouble started when Harrysong, in an interview with OAPs Nedu and Husband Material on 'The Frankly Speaking' podcast, alleged that Mr. Soberekon tried to kill him, among other damning accusations.
DefamationA week ago, the internet was abuzz with news of music manager Soso Soberekon filing a legal notice against his former friend and partner, Harrysong, for alleged defamation.
In an interview with OAPs Nedu and Husband Material on "The Frankly Speaking" podcast, Harrysong alleged that Mr. Soberekon attempted to kill him, among other damning accusations.
Mr. Soberekon, through its legal representatives, No Limit Legal Partners, has asked the singer to recant.
He also demanded an apology and damages in the amount of 500 million naira for a "libelous publication".
READ ALSO:A letter from Mr Soberekon's lawyers described Harrysong's refusal and failure to debunk the allegation as "an intentional act to mislead your social followers and the general public into believing that he (Soberekon) is a serial killer".
He also described Harrysong's statement as false and without any factual basis, but malicious in all material respects.
Mr. Soberekon also called for the said publication to be retracted and for an apology to be published in two major newspapers and several online news outlets no later than seven days after the letter was delivered.
Efforts to reach Harrysong and Mr. Soberekon so far have been unsuccessful.
BackgroundHarrysong, during the interview on the subject of "Friendship in the entertainment industry", said that many assume that Mr. Soberekon is his friend, but that is not the case.
>The 'Reggae Blues' crooner said he was not friendly with Mr. Soberekon.
He said, "Soso is not my friend. Nah, my enemy. He wants to kill me. He sent people to come and kill me in Port Harcourt. No jokes. I have proof; J I have videos. I have photos.
“You will say he is my friend. He is not my friend. He wants to kill me. King Ateke settled this case and the king was surprised.”
He also told PREMIUM TIMES that he had done nothing wrong by telling the world his truth, saying Mr. Soberekon owed him an apology,
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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