The lady in yellow who went viral after being seen dancing intensely between two men at Wendy Shay’s Shay Concert last Saturday has finally spoken out, revealing that what millions interpreted as sexual grinding was actually her body reacting to pepper spray accidentally discharged in the crowded venue.
Known on social media as Diamond Queen, the young woman says the burning sensation hit her suddenly while she was twerking, causing uncontrollable hip movements that unfortunately aligned with the men behind her.
In a detailed video posted on TikTok and Instagram on Tuesday evening, Diamond Queen showed timestamped footage from different angles to support her explanation.
She explained that a fight broke out near the VIP section around 11:40 pm and security personnel deployed pepper spray to disperse the crowd. “The spray went everywhere. My eyes were burning, my skin was on fire, and the only thing I could do was keep moving because standing still felt worse,” she told her followers.
The original clip, which has already surpassed 8 million views across platforms, captured Diamond Queen in a bright yellow two-piece outfit vigorously moving her hips while being ground from the back while enjoying the touching.
The management shared full footage of what was going on at the concert that led to the pepper spray.
Many Ghanaian social media users condemned her behaviour, with some calling for decency at public events. Diamond Queen says she only became aware of how the video looked when friends started tagging her on Sunday morning. “I was shocked myself. I remember feeling the burn and just trying to breathe while still enjoying the music. I didn’t even realise those guys were directly behind me until I watched the video,” she laughed nervously during the clarification video.
Event organisers from Ghud Music, the company behind Wendy Shay’s concert at the National Sports Stadium, have confirmed that pepper spray was indeed used after a small group of patrons attempted to rush the stage area.
A statement released Wednesday morning apologised to all affected patrons and promised improved crowd control measures at future shows. Several people who attended the concert have come forward to corroborate Diamond Queen’s version.
One eyewitness who filmed from the side shared clearer footage showing her wiping her eyes repeatedly and fanning her face moments before the now-famous dance sequence.
“You could literally see the irritation. She wasn’t enjoying anything. She was fighting the pepper spray effect,” the witness captioned the post. Public reaction has shifted dramatically since the explanation surfaced.
Popular blogger Ameyaw Debrah described the incident as “a perfect example of how one camera angle can destroy someone’s reputation overnight.”
Diamond Queen says she has received both support and continued harassment since going viral but chose to speak up to protect her name and mental health.
“I’m a regular girl who just wanted to enjoy Wendy Shay live. I never expected to trend for the wrong reasons,” she concluded. The incident has reignited conversations about concert safety in Ghana, with fans demanding better training for security teams and alternatives to pepper spray in crowded entertainment venues.