JTON Entertainment Limited has dismissed the narratives circulating concerning its ongoing legal dispute involving itself, Joy Tongo, and singer Amanda Pearl Chukwuma, popularly known as Qing Madi.

Amid the dispute, Qing Madi’s Barely Legal EP has been yanked from streaming platforms just days after its release, prompting the singer to lash out on social media.

In a statement on Friday, JTON clarified that it was the singer who first approached the Court, adding that it only took lawful steps in response to protect its investment, business interests, contractual rights, and the work put into the artist’s career.

JTON dismissed claims that it had a personal issue with the artist, adding that the matter is not about intimidation, bullying, or any threat to her person.

“It is a legal and commercial dispute concerning rights, obligations, investment, and the protection of works and opportunities developed during the course of a professional relationship.

“It is therefore deeply concerning that the matter is now being presented online as though JTON or its officers are threatening the artist’s life or engaging in harassment. These allegations are false, unfair, and capable of misleading the public,” the organisation said.

JTON stated that it has neither threatened the artist nor authorised anyone to threaten, harass, intimidate, or endanger her in any way.

“The recent ruling of the High Court of Lagos State, Nigeria, should not be misrepresented. The Court did not hold that JTON had no case. In fact, the Court granted part of JTON’S interlocutory injunction application and restrained the artist from releasing, publishing, or performing music, recordings, or content produced, promoted, or financed under JTON and entering into new agreement or deals using the brand or professional platform developed by JTON pending the determination of the suit

“It is important to also note that JTON Music also has a recording and distribution agreement with Sony Music and Bu Vision. These arrangements remain subject to lawful enforcement and must be respected by all parties. Where recordings fall within those arrangements, they cannot be released, distributed, or commercially exploited outside the agreed structure without the necessary authorisation. JTON’S position is simply to ensure that all parties respect existing obligations.

“JTON remains committed to due process. All actions taken so far, and all actions to be taken going forward, will be within the confines of the law and under the supervision of the Court in Nigeria and in New York,” the organisaiton said.

JTON urged the public, media platforms, commentators, and fans to allow the judicial process to take its course and to refrain from spreading unverified claims that may prejudice the ongoing proceedings.