By Seli Baisie
Cruise People Limited has initiated legal proceedings against Ghanaian musician, Black Sherif, citing a breach of contract.
The lawsuit, filed at the High Court, alleges that Black Sherif failed to fulfill his obligations under the agreement, resulting in the cancellation of the highly anticipated Afro Cruise Jam concert, originally scheduled for August.
According to the plaintiff, Cruise People Limited had booked Black Sherif for the cruise event and paid half of his booking fee, amounting to $20,000. As part of the agreement, the ‘Second Sermon’ hitmaker was expected to provide a video confirming his participation in the event, which was set to take place in Greece.
The suit claims that despite assurances from Black Sherif that he would send the required video ahead of the media launch on May 19, he failed to do so. Consequently, Cruise People Limited proceeded with securing cabins on the cruise, paying $18,000, and also made a payment of GH₵65,000 to Joy FM for the launch on Drive Time.
Due to Black Sherif’s failure to confirm his musical performance through the video clip, Cruise People Limited asserts that the cruise ship’s cabins had to be canceled, resulting in a loss of the $18,000 deposit. The plaintiff argues that the event’s success hinged on Black Sherif’s announcement of his availability to perform, and his neglect or refusal to do so constitutes a fundamental breach of the agreement executed on April 18, 2023.
Seeking remedy, the organisers of Afro Cruise Jam are requesting that the court direct Black Sherif to refund the $20,000 booking fee he received and additionally reimburse the $18,000 lost in securing the cabins on the cruise ship.
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