D’banj responds to rape allegations by Nigerian woman
Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, better known as D’banj, has responded to rape allegations levelled against him by a young Nigerian lady, saying the accusations are “false and ludicrous”.
Seyi had claimed that the musician raped her on December 31, 2018, in one of the rooms of Glee Hotel, in Victoria Island, Lagos, where she was allegedly lodged.
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Management of Glee Hotel, however, said they did not have D'banj's alleged rape victim on their guest list in 2018.
The ‘Oliver Twist’ hitmaker said he refused to previously respond to his accuser because “I did not want to dignify the slurs but it appears my silence has empowered my accusers to think I have been scared into the shadows”.
In a statement on Instagram he said: “Today is exactly 1 week after my birthday and this will be the only time I will address the recent false allegations and lies from the pit of hell.
“I have chosen to do so because the incident is a slap to my marriage and my beautiful wife, my entire family and those who believe in me.
"I did not want to dignify the slurs with a response but it appears my silence has empowered my accusers to think I have been scared into the shadows so I would like to state that this accusation is false and ludicrous and Have been handed over to my Legal Team.
“It’s unfortunate that this is coming a few weeks before the second anniversary of my late son Daniel And this well-timed falsehood has reopened the painful scars of my deep loss.
“To my fans and loved ones , thanks for the support, your positive comments and prayers. God bless us all.
