Blackbonez
A woman has accused the Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez of cyberstalking, invasion of privacy, and emotional harassment. Bristol & Mortglass CS, her legal representatives, issued a statement dated October 25.
The complainant was anonymised, only identified as “Jane Doe.”
In the statement, it was alleged that Blaqbonez subjected Doe to prolonged harassment and emotional trauma after she rejected his romantic advances.
The law firm said the statement was released to “bring to public attention the prolonged and deeply distressing cyberstalking, bullying, and harassment” allegedly perpetrated by the artiste.
“Following our client’s decision to decline his advances for a romantic relationship, Mr Akumefule embarked on a series of deliberate and malicious actions intended to intimidate, humiliate, and emotionally damage her,” the statement reads.
“He engaged in blackmail, cyberstalking, and the invasion of her privacy, including most egregiously, the unlawful procurement and circulation of private indecent video(s) content without her consent.”
The lawyers said the alleged actions caused their client “immense mental, psychological, and emotional trauma.”
They added that despite repeated pleas for Blaqbonez to desist, the harassment continued.
“He persisted in his conduct, going as far as to spread false and damaging information about our client to others in an attempt to tarnish her reputation,” the firm added.
“It has affected our client’s mental well-being, as she fears for her safety moving freely in Lagos, given the nature of some of the threats. It has also affected her ability to earn.”
The lawyers said petitions have been filed with the Nigeria Police Force under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
The firm also revealed earlier correspondence between the complainant’s former legal team, TIA Solicitors, and Blaqbonez, dated December 30, 2024, and January 8, 2025.
The letters demanded the deletion of private material, an unreserved public apology, and N200 million in damages for emotional distress.
Bristol & Mortglass said the musician had been formally served with legal documents at his residence and via mobile on two occasions in the past nine months, but that the harassment “persisted and worsened.”
“This matter is now in the hands of law enforcement, and we trust that the appropriate authorities will investigate thoroughly and act in accordance with the law,” the firm stated.
TheCable contacted some members of Blaqbonez’s management team, but none had responded to the allegations as of this reporting. Thecable
