Tomi, the founder and CEO of music platform RNB RADAR has stepped down as CEO after an ex-girlfriend accused him of rape.
Twitter user @curlygxddess posted to Twitter, claiming Tomi (real name Oluwatomisin Sanni ) abused her. “He mentally abused me, emotionally abused me and physically abused me,” she wrote. She says her “punched, kicked, choked” and sent her to the hospital on numerous occasions, per Exclaim!
Allegations of rape and abuse go back several years.
A Reddit post dated three years ago has a thread that reads: “Be careful anyone whose upcoming in RnB especially Toronto. He preys on young girls & all his ‘artists’ are his friends. Its all sketchy & even though he’s married with a kid or whatever he still preys on young female artists. Some underage. Please watch out!!!!”
In a separate tweet, she added, “And please let me reiterate that is just a GLIMPSE. I could never put into words everything RnB Tomi put me through because I endured years of the abuse, the cheating, the forceful sex and so much more! & I was always afraid to speak up.. not anymore!”
RNB RADAR released a statement.
“As a collective of writers, producers, advisors, playlisters, and contributors — we are aware of the very serious allegations circulating about RNB Radar co-founder Tomi,” s tatement from the site reads. “We do not condone, turn a blind eye to, or agree with the type of behaviour and actions that have been alleged in any way shape or form. We are also hurt and saddened by what we see unfolding in our community – all RNB Radar activities are paused as we look into this matter further and determine next steps.”
