February 14 — A man identifying himself as Russian and using the name Yaytseslav has sparked widespread outrage online after videos linked to him went viral on social media. The clips, circulated on TikTok, X, and Telegram, show him approaching African women in public places in cities such as Nairobi and Accra.
In the videos, Yaytseslav is seen starting conversations in shopping malls, supermarkets, and public walkways. He introduces himself, offers compliments, and asks women for their phone numbers. Some clips later show the women visiting his hotel room or Airbnb, sometimes on the same day. His face is not visible in any of the videos currently circulating online.
Over the past 24 hours, the name Yaytseslav has been trending after allegations emerged that he secretly recorded private s*x encounters with multiple women and shared the content online without clear consent. Reports claim the videos involve women from Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and other African countries.
According to online users, short clips are posted publicly on TikTok and YouTube, while longer videos are allegedly shared through a private Telegram channel that charges a monthly subscription of around five US dollars. While some women are seen rejecting his advances, others agree to meet him, which has intensified debates around consent and privacy.
In several recordings, Yaytseslav can be heard using similar lines when approaching women, such as complimenting their appearance and politely asking for their contact details. The interactions usually begin in public spaces before moving to private locations, where the recording reportedly continues.
As criticism grew, social media users began speculating about how the videos were recorded without the women noticing. Many believe he may have used Ray-Ban smart glasses, also known as Meta smart glasses, after viewers noticed glasses resembling the device in some clips. However, there has been no official confirmation about the recording equipment used.
The controversy has triggered intense online discussions about digital consent, exploitation, privacy rights, and the responsibility of social media platforms in moderating harmful content. So far, authorities in the countries mentioned have not released public statements regarding possible investigations.
As the videos continue to circulate, calls for accountability are growing, with many users urging platforms and law enforcement agencies to take action and protect individuals from non-consensual recording and distribution of private content.
