Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez has denied allegations of harassment, cyberstalking, and emotional abuse levelled against him by an unnamed woman.
In a statement shared via his Instagram story, the rapper described the claims as "false and deeply distressing," insisting they were part of a wider campaign of "harassment and intimidation" allegedly orchestrated by certain individuals in the music industry.
"Over the past few days, several false and deeply distressing allegations have been circulated online about me. These claims are not only untrue; they are part of a sustained pattern of harassment and intimidation that I have endured for months," Blaqbonez wrote.
The controversy follows accusations by a woman, who through her lawyer, Taiwo Akinsulie, alleged that Blaqbonez engaged in blackmail, bullying, and invasion of privacy.
The woman’s legal representatives claimed the artiste circulated private videos without consent and continued to intimidate her despite warnings.
A petition was reportedly filed with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), calling for an investigation under the Cybercrimes Act, the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, and the Data Protection Act.
Responding, Blaqbonez said he had endured "months of bullying, physical assaults, and online attacks" in silence, believing the truth would eventually prevail.
"For nearly a year, I have stayed silent and endured repeated bullying, physical assaults, and online attacks, believing that the truth would speak for itself.
"There comes a point when silence allows falsehoods to spread unchecked. So I am speaking now: I have done nothing wrong," he said.
The rapper said the situation arose from a personal relationship that ended peacefully but had since been exploited by rivals within the entertainment industry.
"That private chapter has now become entangled with professional rivalries in the music industry. What began as a personal matter between two adults has been pulled into a broader feud and used as ammunition to discredit me publicly," he said.
Blaqbonez revealed that he was cooperating with law enforcement to clear his name and had instructed his legal team to take action against those spreading falsehoods about him.
"The accusations being pushed are deliberate fabrications designed to damage my name, my work, and everything I’ve built.
"They have caused pain to my family, my team, and those who support me. I’m cooperating fully with the authorities to ensure the truth is established once and for all," he said.
He concluded by urging the public to avoid amplifying false claims, saying, "The truth will come out, and when it does, I hope this moment reminds everyone that false accusations destroy real lives."
As of the time of filing this report, neither the woman nor her legal representatives had publicly responded to Blaqbonez’s statement.
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