Was Linda Ikeji Reckless in Insinuating Skiibii May Have Faked his Own Death? (Legal Analysis & Commentary)

Last Friday, Nigeria’s #1 leading celebrity blogger Linda Ikeji shared exclusive news on her blog that an emerging artist Skiibii, signed with popular artist Kcee’s record label, Five Star Music, was dead. The artist had released new music a few days prior to and had begun promoting his music before his alleged untimely death.Hours after sharing the story, Ikeji retracted her story. She explained that Kcee, the record label owner, had advised her that the artist did in fact collapse but was now revived.  She, however, questioned the credibility of the label and insinuated that the news of the death may have been a publicity stunt to gain media attention.

Her implicit and explicit suspicion and statement that there may have been a publicity stunt made the news even more viral and attracted vicious attacks from media, fans, the public at large and industry insiders against the artist and label. But, was she reckless in how she handled the news of the alleged death of the artist? Was there some extra due diligence that was expected from her as the source of the exclusive news? Listen in on AML episode 058 as Ms. Uduak founder of AfricaMusicLaw.com answers the following questions: 1. Was Linda Ikeji reckless in publishing the story of Skiibii’s death? 2. Was Linda Ikeji reckless in insinuating Skiibii may have faked his own death? 3. What is the legal liability of Five Star Music label and Skiibii, if in fact Skiibii did fake his own death?

Thank you for publishing and have a great week ahead.

Link: http://africamusiclaw.com/5-star-music-skiibii-fake-death/

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