Afrobeats star Odumodublvck has found himself living out one of his own lyrics after being officially summoned by an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in a case that blurs the line between art and reality.

In his hit track Industry Machine, the rapper famously declared, “They been dey find me for court all along…” a line that has now taken on a literal twist, as the fast-rising artist faces a formal legal complaint for alleged criminal intimidation.
The case, first reported by The Cable Lifestyle, was filed by Olayinka Osagie Onobun, Head of Artists and Repertoire (A&R) at Chocolate City Music, one of Nigeria’s most respected record labels.
According to reports, this is not mere industry drama but a formal legal action backed by a petition to the court.
The petition, presented before Chief Magistrate Farida Ibrahim, accuses Odumodublvck, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, of using social media to intimidate Mr Onobun. It cites several posts made on X (formerly Twitter), alleging they were intended “to cause fear” and threaten “injury to his person.”
Following a review of the petition, Magistrate Ibrahim issued a summons on November 3, directing the rapper to appear in court on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to respond to the allegations.
DEM BEEN DEY FIND ME FOR COURT ALL ALONG
HIT LIKE CRACK 🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂#INDUSTRYMACHINE
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️🇳🇬 (@Odumodublvck_) October 18, 2025
This development comes as Odumodublvck battles a separate civil suit before the Abuja High Court, where he faces accusations of assault and battery.
According to reports, photographer and entertainer Levi Ogbogiri, known professionally as Kraziecent, claims the rapper attacked him at a public event in December 2024, damaging his iPhone 15 Pro Max. Ogbogiri is seeking compensation for medical expenses, reputational harm, and a public apology. The hearing for that case is slated for November 26, 2025.
Odumodublvck’s legal troubles arrive amid an ongoing hip-hop feud that has gripped Nigeria’s music scene. The rapper has been locked in a long-standing rivalry with Chocolate City’s Blaqbonez, exchanging diss tracks and social media shots over credibility and influence.
MERCY IS WHAT YOU DID NOT SHOW BECAUSE IT WAS NOT YOUR DAUGHTER
MERCY IS WHAT YOU DID NOT SHOW WHEN YOU PRESSED GO ON THE BUDGET TO SMEER MY NAME AND THAT OF MY FRIENDS
IF YOU LIKE CALL THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY & SPEW LIES
THE TRUTH IS COMING AND I KNOW YOU ARE SCARED.
GOD BLESS. https://t.co/TM56HVccbf
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️🇳🇬 (@Odumodublvck_) November 4, 2025
The tension has also extended to Blaqbonez’s manager, Morin Oluwatobi, and even Chocolate City co-founder Jude “MI” Abaga, whom Odumodublvck accused of hypocrisy. While rap rivalries are nothing new, this latest twist, escalating from lyrical exchanges to a criminal case, marks a dramatic turn.
.@MI_Abaga AS FOR YOU.
THE WHOLE WORLD ARE GOING TO BE SO SHOCKED THAT I AM TALKING TO YOU LIKE THIS AND I KNOW THEY WILL COME FOR ME BECAUSE YOU ARE VERY GOOD AT PORTRAYING THE “GOOD” GUY
ONE THING THEY DID NOT TELL YOU IS THAT I DON’T CARE ABOUT PUBLIC OPINION UNLIKE YOU.
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️🇳🇬 (@Odumodublvck_) November 1, 2025
Amid rising scrutiny, Odumodublvck recently addressed his followers on X, insisting he is not a violent person and is focused on peace and growth.
“I have always stood for honesty and accountability. I’ve called out those I once respected because when it mattered most, they chose silence. That is not leadership. That is not character. At the end of the day, you can decide if your hate for me outweighs your sense of justice. The matter has been addressed, and I have chosen not to revisit it. My focus now is on peace, closure, and moving forward,” he wrote.
TO MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, FANS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 🙏🏿❤️
– INDUSTRY MACHINE. pic.twitter.com/MGmHiVOZHf
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️🇳🇬 (@Odumodublvck_) November 3, 2025
Known for his fiery persona and street-inspired lyricism, Odumodublvck’s “Big Kala” image has fueled his rise to fame as a symbol of defiance that has resonated with fans and earned him partnerships with Native Records and Def Jam.
But with two court appearances scheduled in November, his trademark line about being “wanted in court” may now carry a heavier meaning. For Odumodublvck, the next few weeks will determine whether his reputation for boldness remains a musical metaphor or becomes a defining legal reality.
