VeryDarkMan explained

VeryDarkMan
Birth Name:Martins Vincent Otse[1]
Birth Date:1994 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Edo State, Nigeria
Years Active:2020present

Martins Vincent Otse (born 8 April 1994),[2] popularly known as VeryDarkMan, is a Nigerian activist, critic and social media influencer.[3]

He grew up in Kaduna, Nigeria.[4]

Career

VeryDarkMan gained mainstream attention in 2022 following his associations with Nigerian celebrities. He gained more attention after uploading controversial videos on his social media handle, particularly on Instagram.[5] In June 2023, Nigerian singer Davido followed him on Instagram and publicly endorsed him.[6] VeryDarkMan was subsequently nominated for Silverbird's Most Influential Social Media Influencer of the Year award.[7] [8]

Controversy

VeryDarkMan was arrested in March 2024 on allegations of cyberbullying and cyberstalking, including false accusations against Nigerian actresses and officials.[9] He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in police custody until his hearing on May 29, 2024. After two weeks in detention, he was released.[10] In June 2024, he was arrested again at his Abuja residence on defamation charges related to a social media exposé.[11] VeryDarkMan was questioned by police on June 30, 2024, regarding defamation allegations and released shortly after. No arrest was made, contrary to initial reports.[12]

On September 26, 2024, Falana & Falana Chambers issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Otse via a letter, demanding an immediate retraction and apology for allegedly defamatory statements against Femi Falana, made in his September 25, 2024 Instagram post.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 things to know about fast-rising online police VeryDarkMan. 2 October 2023 . 2 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231012005138/https://www.legit.ng/people/1555613-verydarkman-age-marital-status-martins-otses-rise-fame/ . 12 October 2023.
  2. Web site: Social Media Critic Verydarkman Faces Cyberbullying Charges . Kareem . Azeez . . 22 May 2024 . 2 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240630212059/https://games.guardian.ng/social-media-critic-verydarkman-faces-cyberbullying-charges/. 30 June 2024.
  3. News: VeryDarkMan Arrested For Exposing Alleged Fraudster, Born in the Trap . Sahara. Sahara Reporters. 30 June 2024 . 2 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240630204338/https://saharareporters.com/2024/06/30/breaking-nigerian-blogger-verydarkman-arrested-exposing-alleged-fraudster-3-weeks-after#google_vignette. 30 June 2024.
  4. Web site: VeryDarkMan: 6 Facts About him and Quick Rise to Fame . Ankrah . Shalom . . 2 October 2023 . 2 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231012005138/https://www.legit.ng/people/1555613-verydarkman-age-marital-status-martins-otses-rise-fame/ . 12 October 2023.
  5. Web site: VeryDarkBlackMan Who Went from Being Dragged to Becoming Celebrity . Taiwo . Owolawi . Legit.ng . 22 October 2023 . 2 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240206102649/https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1559831-verydarkblackman-tacha-4-nigerians-dragged-celebrities/ . 6 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Hilda Baci, Ilebaye, Very Dark Black Man, other breakout celebrities of 2023. Onu . Stephen. Premium Times. 28 December 2023 . 2 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240206102647/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/654689-hilda-baci-ilebaye-very-dark-man-other-breakout-celebrities-of-2023.html . 6 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Influencer of The Year – Silverbird Man of The Year. Silverbird. 4 January 2024 . 2 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240417153927/https://silverbirdmanoftheyear.com/influencer-of-the-year/ . 17 April 2024.
  8. Web site: Smoty: Tunde Ednut, Don Jazzy, Very Dark Black man, Others Nominated For Silverbird Most Influential Influencer . Ogugua . Ifezulike . 12 January 2024 . . 2 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240226040904/https://rhythm937.com/smoty-tunde-ednut-don-jazzy-very-dark-black-man-others-nominated-for-silverbird-most-influential-influencer/ . 26 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Sulaimon . Adekunle . 2024-05-22 . Verydarkman remanded in police custody for cyberbullying . 2024-06-30 . Punch Newspapers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240605033510/https://punchng.com/just-in-verydarkman-remanded-in-police-custody-for-cyberbullying/ . 5 June 2024.
  10. Web site: Sulaimon . Adekunle . 2024-06-10 . VeryDarkMan regains freedom after two weeks detention . 2024-06-30 . Punch Newspapers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240630213337/https://punchng.com/breaking-verydarkman-regains-freedom-after-two-weeks-detention/ . 30 June 2024.
  11. Web site: Johnson . Hannah . 2024-06-30 . Police arrest VeryDarkMan over defamation allegations . 2024-06-30 . Punch Newspapers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240701005500/https://punchng.com/police-arrest-verydarkman-over-defamation-allegations/ . 1 July 2024.
  12. Web site: BREAKING: Nigerian Blogger VeryDarkMan Released Hours After Police Arrest For Exposing Alleged Fraudster Sahara Reporters . 2024-06-30 . Sahara Reporters. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240630222427/https://saharareporters.com/2024/06/30/breaking-nigerian-blogger-verydarkman-released-hours-after-police-arrest-exposing . 30 June 2024.
  13. Web site: BREAKING: Femi Falana Gives VeryDarkMan 24 Hours To Issue Public Apology Over ‘Wicked, Offensive, Derogatory’ Bribery Allegations Involving Bobrisky Sahara Reporters . 2024-09-26 . saharareporters.com.

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