A court has ordered Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel to pay $200,000 in damages after failing to show up for an international event he was contracted to perform at.

According to reports, the artist’s absence caused huge losses to the event organizers, who had invested heavily in the show. The ruling comes after a long legal battle, with the court siding with the organizers who accused him of breaching the performance agreement.

The judgment is a big setback for the popular singer, who has faced similar controversies in the past over event cancellations. Industry watchers believe this ruling could serve as a warning to entertainers about the legal and financial risks of not honoring contracts.