Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has been accused of cyber harassment, blackmail, and invasion of privacy in a legal petition reportedly filed by the solicitors of a woman identified as Jane Doe.
In a statement released by Bristol & Mortglass C.S. and sent to PM News on Sunday, the law firm claimed that its client had suffered continuous cyberstalking, emotional abuse, and non-consensual circulation of private video content after turning down the artiste’s romantic advances in December 2024.
According to the firm, several attempts to make Blaqbonez stop the alleged “unlawful procurement and circulation of indecent videos” were unsuccessful.
“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 read.
The petition alleged that the rapper’s actions amounted to blackmail, cyberstalking, and invasion of privacy, including the “unlawful procurement and circulation of private indecent video content without consent.”
Bristol & Mortglass C.S. further stated that the alleged conduct had caused their client severe psychological and emotional trauma, prompting her to petition the Nigeria Police Force for investigation and justice.
“Despite several reasonable attempts respectfully asking Mr Akumefule to desist, he persisted in his conduct, spreading false and damaging information about our client to tarnish her reputation,” the firm added.
Prompt news reports the lawyers also revealed that Ms Doe now fears for her safety in Lagos and has suffered professional and personal distress as a result of the alleged harassment.
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They maintained that Blaqbonez’s actions violated multiple laws, including the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, urging law enforcement to take immediate action.
According to the firm, legal correspondence from TIA Solicitors had earlier been sent to Blaqbonez on December 30, 2024, and January 8, 2025, demanding the deletion of all private materials belonging to Ms Doe, a public apology, and ₦200 million in compensation for emotional distress.
Despite reportedly serving the documents at his residence on two separate occasions, the alleged acts reportedly continued.
