By Colbert Gwain
Brenda Biya
In a significant development, Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon's President, has emerged victorious in a defamation lawsuit filed against her by singer Reprudentia Sonkey, also known as Dencia. The lawsuit, which sought $75 million in damages, was filed in March 2023 at the Los Angeles Superior Court.
At the heart of the lawsuit were claims made by Brenda Biya on social media, allegedly accusing Dencia of being involved in illegal activities such as drug dealing, fraud, and identity theft. Dencia argued that these statements harmed her reputation, business interests, and personal life.
However, Brenda Biya's legal team, led by Barrister Emmanuel Nsahlai, successfully argued that the lawsuit was baseless, frivolous, and a personal attack against Brenda. In a major blow to Dencia's case, the Los Angeles Superior Court granted Brenda's Motion to Quash the Service of Summons on December 5, 2024.
This ruling means that the court deemed Brenda Biya was not properly served with the lawsuit, and as a result, the case cannot proceed for now. Dencia has been given another chance to serve Brenda properly, with the next hearing scheduled for May 15, 2025.
This victory is a significant win for Brenda Biya, preventing the case from advancing and forcing Dencia to start the service process again. The ruling also underscores the strength of Brenda's legal defense, which has successfully blocked the case at every step for nearly two years.
The case has sparked widespread interest, with many following the developments closely. As the case continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Brenda Biya's legal team has proven to be a formidable force, and Dencia will need to regroup and reassess her strategy if she hopes to succeed in her defamation lawsuit.
Biography
Reprudentia Sonkey, known professionally as Dencia (born March 26, 1992), is a Cameroonian-Nigerian singer, entrepreneur, DJ, and fashion designer. Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to a teenage mother of Donga Mantung extraction, Dencia was raised by her maternal grandparents as their own child. She later moved to the United States as a teenager.
Dencia began her career in Hollywood by appearing in music videos for artists like Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Lady Gaga, and Ludacris. In 2011, she released her debut single, "Beri Beri." As a fashion designer, Dencia has created looks for artists like Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Christian Milian, and Lil' Mama. She is known for her bold fashion statements and appearances on red carpets at the Billboard Music Awards, Grammys, and American Music Awards.
In 2012, Dencia launched her skincare line, Whitenicious, which included a skin-lightening and brightening cream. The product sparked controversy due to its skin-lightening properties. Dencia has since created skincare brands for other celebrities and now owns 12 skincare brands.
In 2016, Dencia made headlines as the girlfriend of soccer star Paul Labile Pogba after the two were heard arguing loudly in a hotel room in Manchester.
As concerns Anastasie Brenda Biya Eyenga, she is a Cameroonian activist, rapper, entrepreneur, and the daughter of Cameroonian President Paul Biya and First Lady Chantal Biya. Born in 1997 at the Etoudi Unity Palace in Yaoundé, Brenda attended the nursery and primary schools of the Les Coccinelles complex, a specialized facility for the children of Cameroon's presidential staff.
Brenda later joined her elder brother, Paul Junior, at the prestigious College Du Leman, a Swiss private school in Versoix, near Geneva. The school is renowned for educating the children of presidents. Brenda then moved to Los Angeles, California, where she continued her studies. In 2024, Brenda began her career as a rapper.
She has been open about her personal life, including her relationships. In 2020, Brenda revealed that she was in a relationship in some of her videos. On June 30, 2024, she publicly came out as a lesbian by posting a photo on her Instagram page, kissing her partner, Brazilian model Layyons Valença. The announcement sparked widespread discussion on social media and among LGBTQ+ rights activists in Cameroon.
Brenda has also been involved in various business ventures, including the launch of Bree Culture Inc Shopping, a wig-selling store in Beverly Hills, California, on April 16, 2020.
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