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The Digest:

An Abuja magistrate court has summoned rapper Mr Real to face charges of criminal defamation filed by music star D’banj. The case stems from Mr Real’s public claim that D’banj failed to honour a N20 million ambassadorial deal, prompting the court to also issue an interim injunction restricting further public statements on the matter until resolution.

Key Points:
  • Rapper Mr Real (Okafor Victor) has been summoned by an Abuja chief magistrate court over alleged criminal defamation of D’banj.
  • The court ordered him to appear in person on January 19, 2026, to answer the charges.
  • The case follows Mr Real’s November claim that D’banj reneged on a N20 million endorsement deal.
  • D’banj’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, filed the petition seeking a criminal summons and a restraining order.
  • The court granted an interim injunction barring Mr Real from making further defamatory statements about D’banj.
  • The injunction also applies to anyone acting on Mr Real’s behalf pending the case outcome.
  • This legal move escalates a public dispute into a formal judicial proceeding.
This summons transforms a social media feud into a courtroom drama, where artistic reputation and contractual disputes are weighed not in the court of public opinion but under the strict measure of defamation law.

Sources: The Cable Lifestyle