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Musician Eric Nyadida Accuses Equity Bank of Prolonging Court Proceedings

A young man has taken legal action against Equity Bank, claiming the financial institution unlawfully used his music to promote its “Wings to Fly” scholarship program without permission. 

The court ordered the bank to pay him Ksh 5 million, but the bank has appealed the decision and obtained a stay order, which has left the case in limbo for years.

Eric Nyadida, the plaintiff, maintains that Equity Bank has engaged in tactics to stall the judicial process. 

He claims the bank has shown a lack of commitment to pursuing the case, as evidenced by its failure to attend scheduled court dates. 

In a recent letter to the President of the Court of Appeal, dated October 1, 2024, Nyadida expressed his frustrations about the lack of response regarding the case, stating that the bank is abusing the legal system.

“This case has been pending for 11 years, yet the bank continues to benefit from the stay orders while refusing to engage with the court proceedings,” Nyadida wrote.

He argues that Equity Bank is unjustly profiting from his music while an active legal dispute remains unresolved.

The musician’s grievances extend to claims that his work has contributed to the bank’s image and customer appeal.

“The bank uses my jingle to promote its programs, which enhances its market presence and financial performance at my expense,” he contended.

He described this situation as a clear case of unjust enrichment.

During his time as a Form 2 student at Maranda Secondary School, Nyadida recalls receiving an invitation to write a song for the “Wings to Fly” initiative.

Initially, the bank promised him Ksh 10 million for his composition, but the offer was later replaced with a scholarship, which Nyadida declined, insisting on receiving the agreed payment. 

Eventually, the bank revised its offer down to Ksh 2 million and began using his music in various advertisements across multiple platforms, including television, radio, and social media, without finalising the agreement. 

Nyadida is now waiting for a response from the Court of Appeal.

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