Controversial activist Very Dark Man (VDM) finds himself at the center of another legal storm as media personality Mr Jollof files a ₦500 million lawsuit over alleged defamatory statements about his wife. The case adds to a growing list of legal challenges faced by the outspoken social media figure, earning him the unofficial title of “the most sued celebrity” of the year.
The legal action, which primarily seeks an official Instagram apology alongside the substantial monetary damages, has sparked widespread discussion about the intersection of social media confrontations and legal consequences. However, Very Dark Man’s response to the lawsuit has only intensified the controversy, as he chose to mock Mr Jollof in his own Instagram comments section rather than address the legal challenges.
Very Dark Man’s dismissive response to the lawsuit has drawn particular attention, with the activist using pidgin English to question Mr Jollof’s intelligence rather than addressing the legal challenge. This approach has both supporters and critics among social media users, with some viewing it as bold defiance and others as potentially risky behavior.
The public reaction to this latest legal challenge has been mixed, with many social media users drawing parallels to Very Dark Man’s previous legal encounters. User sakalicious highlighted the frequency of such cases by declaring him “The most sued celebrity this year!!!”
The situation has also sparked broader discussions about the nature of social media activism and accountability. User veevogee observed, “Almost everyone against one man. VM isn’t giving up anytime soon. The response went to havard [sic],” highlighting the polarizing nature of Very Dark Man’s online presence.
Some observers have drawn connections to other high-profile cases involving Very Dark Man, including a reference to a previous ₦1 billion lawsuit from Bobrisky. User holyst07 noted, “Bobrisky that sue 1billion wanted to leave the country through border for DM. Y’all are still playing with the king of petitions.”
However, not all reactions focus on the personal drama. Some netizens view these legal battles as distractions from more pressing national issues. User chi_mid expressed skepticism about the lawsuit’s timing and scale: “Omo! At this point, i’m beginning to think that ‘this people are using all these drama to distract Nigerian youths not to react on the hunger in the Country, Cos 500m Lawsuit for what exactly?
The conversation has even extended to broader political commentary, with user office_pin suggesting, “At this point. Nigerians sef need to file Tinubu law suit for not making any progress,” highlighting how these social media disputes often intersect with wider societal concerns.
As the legal process unfolds, this case continues to highlight the complex relationship between social media influence, personal reputation, and legal accountability in modern Nigeria. The outcome could have significant implications for how similar disputes are handled in the future, potentially setting precedents for the consequences of social media behavior.
Whether Very Dark Man’s dismissive approach to the lawsuit will prove effective remains to be seen, but the case has already succeeded in generating substantial public discourse about the responsibilities and risks associated with social media prominence in contemporary Nigerian society.
