Nigeria, June 29 -- The long-running rivalry between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez has escalated significantly after Odumodublvck publicly accused the Chocolate City artiste of sexual abuse. Odumodublvck further alleged that influential figures within the music industry have deliberately concealed these claims.

The accusations, posted on X in late June, represent a sharp departure from the pair's history as former close collaborators.

Odumodublvck claimed that industry stakeholders are protecting Blaqbonez despite what he described as "widespread knowledge" of the allegations. In one post, he wrote: "The only difference between Partey and Blaqbonez is that Partey has not gone to trial. The other man is guilty, but the Nige...