South African amapiano star, DJ and producer Kelvin Momo (31) can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the R2.8-million lawsuit against him was officially withdrawn.
According to Daily Sun, Australian promoter Ace Events Group, which had filed an application in the Johannesburg High Court to liquidate Kelvin Momo Productions, has since withdrawn the lawsuit.
Court documents reportedly filed on 12 January show the lawsuit was withdrawn after the two parties reached an out-of-court settlement.
The site reported that the papers to withdraw the liquidation application were filed by Ace Events Group’s lawyers, Barter McKellar, and sent to Momo’s legal team at Molai Attorneys.
“Be pleased to take notice that the applicant hereby withdraws the above-mentioned application against the respondent, the matter having become settled. By agreement, inter alia, each party has agreed to bear its own costs, in respect of these proceedings,” the papers read.
The dispute dates back to the planned Kelvin Momo Australian Tour 2024, where the amapiano star was contracted to perform two 60-minute sets.
The first was scheduled for Melbourne on 2 November 2024, followed by a second show in Perth on 3 November 2024.
Under the agreement, Ace Events would pay US$10 000 (over N$160 000) for the Melbourne performance, and US$7 500 (roughly N$128 000) for the Perth show.
A 50% deposit was paid upfront, with the remaining balance due seven days before the events. The contract also stated that if Momo failed to perform, he would either reschedule within three months or refund the promoter in full.
As previously reported, Ace Events director Million Mwenge Butshiire alleged in court papers that Momo and his associate, Devon Peterson, failed to honour the agreement.
The promoter claimed that despite flights being arranged and booked, the pair failed to board on three separate occasions, on 31 October, 1 and 2 November 2024.
As a result, both shows were ultimately cancelled.
Ace Events says it was forced to refund ticket holders, some of whom had already travelled and paid for accommodation specifically to attend the performances.
The promoter further claims attempts to get clarity or recover the money were unsuccessful, alleging that communication from Momo’s team became unresponsive.
This led to the decision to pursue legal action, including an application to liquidate Kelvin Momo Productions in the Johannesburg High Court.
The claim alleged that the hitmaker’s company owed up to R2.8 million in refunds and damages due to his failure to perform at two scheduled shows in Australia.
The case had been hanging over the artist for months, especially as it added to ongoing criticism around missed performances, including a separate incident in Zambia that also frustrated fans. – IOL News
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