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Entertainment of Thursday, 18 June 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Don Jazzy speaks up on rape allegation against D'banj, says a lie can't last forever

D'banj and Don Jazzy D'banj and Don Jazzy

Music producer, Don Jazzy has reacted to the rape allegation against his former associate D'banj.

A lady identified as Seyitan Babatayo had accused D'banj of raping her at a hotel after an event they both attended in Lagos.

MyNigeria.com reported that days after her allegation came to light, Seyitan was arrested. This was after D'banj demanded an apology and N100 million for the damages the allegation did to his person.

MyNigeria.com learnt that Seyitan was coerced into tweeting a recant of the rape allegation after she was arrested.

This angered many people who took to social media to call on Don Jazzy to caution D'banj. According to them, the attempt to silence the alleged rape victim shows that D'banj must be guilty.

In response, Don Jazzy tweeted: "This particular case saddens my soul but I am not competent to investigate or judge this matter. I implore the police to thoroughly investigate and courts to do justice and report to the appropriate quarters.

"It is also important that every accused person is given an opportunity to set the facts straight. For most of us, all we have is the good name our parents have given us and we must protect and bequeath to our own successors.

"No matter how long a lie lasts, the truth will always prevail. The fact is that one of them is a victim and the law will protect that person. I stand firmly against rape and all injustices against women, children and everyone including oppression. I urge all victims to speak out".