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The music star is alleged to have raped Seyitan Babatayo back in 2018.

Dbanj says he is innocent of rape accusation until proven guilty | Pulse Nigeria

Odion Okonofua

<h1>Nigerian music star, Dapo Oyebanjo also known as Dbanj says he is innocent until proven guilty.</h1>

<p>The music star has been accused of rape by a young lady, <strong>Seyitan Babatayo</strong>.</p>

<p>In a post shared via his Instagram page on Monday, June 22, 2020, the singer insists he's innocent of the accusation.</p>

<p><em>"Innocent until proven guilty...., stop the social media trial. Say no to rape and human rights violation,"</em> he wrote.</p>

<p>Dbanj is currently under <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/alleged-rape-inspector-general-of-police-orders-probe-of-dbanj/kpsxj4j">investigation by the police</a> over alleged rape.</p>

<p>The young lady Babatayo accused the 40-year-old singer of raping her at a hotel in December 2018.</p>

The music star is alleged to have raped Seyitan Babatayo back in 2018. [LindaIkeji]

It would be recalled that Miss Babatayo's friend, Benjamin Ese, alleged that Dbanj raped his friend (Seyitan) on December 31, 2018, at Glee hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. [LindaIkeji]

<p>The music star denied accusation and asked Babatayo for a public apology and <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/dbanj-demands-n100m-compensation-from-lady-who-accused-him-of-rape/9c4rmpn">a N100M compensation</a>.</p>

<p>The matter took another turn on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, when Babatayo was reportedly arrested by policemen from Sodipo Command, Ikeja.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/dbanj-faces-intense-scrutiny-over-alleged-rape-of-seyitan/xmqy5q9">The singer came under fire</a> from many Nigerians including celebrities over the arrest and perceived bullying of the accuser.</p>