Chike, however, revealed that he has initiated a process to recover the funds he lost to the alleged fraudster.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actor Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka, better known as Chike, has claimed that a social media user identified as Chioma Nneoma Ochibili swindled him.
The ‘Hard to Find’ crooner levelled the allegation on Monday via a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) page.
While calling her out in a series of posts, Chike claimed he gave Chioma $20,000 for a business venture, but she failed to uphold her end of the bargain.
The 33-year-old artist disclosed that he only realised he had potentially been defrauded when it was already quite late.
Speaking via his verified handle, he wrote: “Chioma Nneoma Ochibili, so you are a thief? That’s how they do. They will tell you they are doing certain business. Her business is to survive on your money.
“$50,000 in the air. $20,000 of my hard-earned money I didn’t see either. How do I find out this late that I’m just another person she has duped? Even I am laughing at myself.”
He further warned his fans and other netizens against conducting any business with the alleged fraudster.
When questioned about the nature of the transaction, Chike maintained that the specifics were irrelevant, noting that the focus should remain on the alleged fraud.
“Whatever business Chioma sells to you is not the issue. The big issue here is that the business does not even exist, which then equates to fraud,” he replied.
Chike also revealed that he has initiated a formal process to recover the funds lost to the alleged fraudster.
