Sierra Leonean artist Famous has spoken publicly following an ongoing dispute with fellow musician Kao Denero.

In a statement shared on social media, Famous responded to what he called “egregious allegations” made against him and explained why he involved the police.

Kao Denero recently shared a post revealing that several months ago, he was invited to the Sierra Leone Police CID headquarters based on Famous’ allegations, which included claims that Kao had attacked Famous with a pistol, among other accusations.

Famous explained that he was attacked by “violent ‘wannabe’ gangsters” and decided to report the matter to the Sierra Leone Police and seek legal advice. He said he took these steps to stop what he described as a pattern of people attacking innocent individuals and then pretending to be the victim.

Famous also shared that the incident affected not just him but his team, including young male and female dancers. “They were not spared and suffered terribly from an unprovoked attack and have since been terrified by this shocking behavior,” he stated.

Despite his effort to remain professional, Famous mentioned that he had been wrongly accused of trying to create tension. “Despite my unwavering commitment to professionalism and respect for the law, I have been subjected to vicious and unfounded accusations,” he added.

Famous clarified that all the necessary evidence, including CCTV footage, videos, and audio recordings, has already been handed over to his lawyers and the police. “I’m taking legal action not out of personal vendetta, but to ensure fairness, respect, and law and order within our industry,” he said.

He also talked about the emotional and physical toll the attack took on him and his team. The use of pepper spray during the incident caused significant health problems, which even required medical attention in the United States. Famous pointed out that some people may not fully understand how traumatic such an attack can be and how it can affect someone’s mental well-being.

Rather than seeking personal retaliation, Famous emphasized that he is focused on allowing the legal process to handle the situation appropriately. “I want to make sure that justice is served, and the truth comes out,” he said, stressing his commitment to seeing the matter through the proper legal channels.

Famous concluded by saying that his goal was never personal revenge, but to ensure that everyone in the industry is held accountable for their actions. The case is currently under police investigation.