Veteran William Orioha, aka 2Shotz, has spoken candidly about how he lost everything and became suicidal after actress Beverly Osu accused him of assault.
Speaking during an interview on the Teju Babyface Show, the rapper explained that the allegation, which happened years before his marriage, spiralled far beyond what he ever imagined, leaving long-lasting consequences.
According to him, Beverly, who once featured in one of his music videos, had been a frequent visitor at his home.
He stated that their relationship became strained, and during a heated disagreement, he claimed his hand “accidentally brushed her face.”
Beverly, however, interpreted the incident as a physical assault, and the story quickly spread.
2Shotz revealed that the fallout from the allegation was catastrophic, as it cost him endorsement deals, family and intense public criticism
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The rapper emphasised that the incident was misrepresented and that he has never been a violent person.
He described the experience as one of the darkest moments of his life, noting how it derailed his music career and personal relationships.
“I was accused of so many things that I’m not. Everybody tore me apart. I wasn’t getting shows. Wasn’t getting deals. I lost my house. Almost killed myself. I walked into water, and people had to pull me out,” he revealed.
Former Big Brother Africa housemate Beverly Osu has opened up about the controversial sex scandal involving her and South African dance teacher Angelo Collins during the 2013 edition of the show.
She clarified that, contrary to popular opinion, she never had sex with Angelo on the show. However, she admitted that she was madly in love with him and that they were in a relationship.
Beverly said all these in a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on his WithChude podcast.
Speaking after the show about the scandal’s impact on her, Beverly admitted that it had a major impact on her in the early stages of her career.
She added that all the problems she’s faced in her life have resulted from love.
Beverly lamented that while she took a lot of positives with her from her time on the show, she is peeved that viewers remained fixated only on what transpired between her and Angelo.
