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2025-12-19

Tacha accuses Lawrence Alabi of public shaming after Small Ralph's kneeling clip goes viral. Read full story below.

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2025-12-19

Tacha blasts Lawrence Alabi after Small Ralph arrest

Key Points

  • Tacha condemns the kneeling clip as public shaming. She says using police moments for content is wrong.
  • Lawrence Alabi filed a police complaint that led to an arrest. Online clips showing kneeling sparked wide complaints across social media.
  • Critics call the scene an abuse of power and clout. Tacha urges content makers to choose respect over views.

Tacha (Natacha Akide) has criticised how a recent arrest played out online. The comment follows a viral video of a kneeling suspect in custody. The star said public shaming does more harm than help.

Image Credit: Instagram (@symply_tacha, @the_lawrenz, and @ladymotara).

The incident began after influencer Lawrence Alabi filed a police complaint. He and his wife Omotara accused an X user of defamation. Police arrested a user known online as Small Ralph, real name Seun on December 19.

How the arrest unfolded

A video showed the suspect kneeling before Lawrence and his wife. That clip sparked anger from many viewers and former stars (Tacha urges respect for HOH office). Tacha later spoke out and urged care in how such scenes are shared.

Lawrence Alabi is also called a “Banger Boy” on social platforms. The tag describes creators who post bold, viral and often divisive remarks. Critics said Alabi used that same tactic against a young online user.

Police say they acted after a formal complaint was filed by the couple. A short clip later spread and turned the case into a viral moment. Many viewers asked whether such moments should be shared for views.

Reaction and wider debate

Tacha called the kneeling clip humiliating and warned against clout. Her wider comments drew praise and cross debate from fans. See how she frames respect in other posts like Tacha earns two Guinness titles.

Some users defended Alabi, saying online insults have real harm. Those defenders argued people can seek answers through police and courts. Others felt the moment showed a power gap and a risk of public shaming.

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju said he secured the suspect’s release today. The move eased immediate tensions but did not settle wider complaints. Many still call for clear rules on how influencers use police for content.

The debate highlights a gap in creator duty and public safety online. Some fans want influencers to act with more care and less spectacle. Editors and trainers say clearer steps will help protect young creators.

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A composite image featuring Nigerian media figures. On the left is Symply Tacha (Natacha Akide), looking glamorous in a designer dress with her hair styled in sleek waves. In the center is Lawrence Alabi (also known as the "Banger Boy"), a content creator pictured in a casual outfit. On the right is his wife, Omotara Alabi (Ladymotara), posing in a fashionable ensemble.
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