- In an episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, Former BBNaija housemate Deeone claimed that VeryDarkMan is hypocritical and bias citing his reluctance in speaking about a particular cleric
- The comedian challenged VDM to pick any Islamic cleric from the North or make a mockery of the Muslims if he is not biased
- Deeone's claims have ignited an online buzz, triggering various reactions and sparking controversy among social media users
Former BBNaija housemate and comedian Aderombi Adedayo Martin, popularly known as Deeone, has called out social media critic Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan for being bias in his criticism of religious leaders.
Deeone who has been vocal about VDM since allegations arose concerning his NGO and a substantial sum of N180 million missing had a lot to say about the social media critic.
Speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Deeone alleged that VDM selectively targets pastors while avoiding criticism of prominent Islamic clerics, suggesting fear of backlash.
He pointed out that VDM has openly criticised Christian leaders such as Pastor Jeremiah and Pastor Paul Enenche but has refrained from speaking against influential northern clerics.
He stated: “Let VeryDarkMan go and talk about one popular Imam in the North. He will not be alive the next day. Let him go to Kano, Kaduna and Nasarawa and talk about one Imam, the way he goes to different churches and let's him go and make mockery of Muslims.
“Why is his action one-sided? Who has he not called out? From the respected Pastor Adeboye to Paul Enenche.”
Deeone calls VDM out for deceit in identity
Deeone also described VeryDarkMan as devious and suggested that he presents a false identity.
He stated that VDM's real identity was made public when Lil Smart shared a leaked conversation during the dancer’s assault allegations against Naira Marley and Zinoleesky
“Nobody truly knows VeryDarkMan, the only time that people got to know who he really is was when Lil Smart released his recorded conversation with him, which was oblivious to VDM. He said things like ‘I will break your bones’, ‘If I say you won't leave Abuja, there is nowhere you are going.’
“All those ‘I am fighting for human rights’ are lies, because that was the true VDM. A man is not who he shows you. A man is who he hides.”
He further claimed that VDM does not identify as part of the 'straight' community, alleging that he is involved with men—a statement that has sparked significant online discussion and varied reactions.
Having more in his pot of soap, Deeone also ‘cooked’ VDM, as he accused him of being one-sided in his criticisms, particularly when it comes to religious leaders.
To back up his claims, Deeone challenged VDM to sue him concerning everything he had said on the podcast show.
Deeone's criticism has sparked a debate about hypocrisy and selective outrage in the online community.
Reactions trail Deeone's claims about VDM
Here are some reactions below;
@nosakaduna01 commented: “For the fact that VDM doesn't respond to you in his last video goes a long way to tell how irrelevant you are. Instead he responded to the platform that gave you the medium to speak......: Some few weeks ago a Benin actor met VDM at the airport and asked him why he hasn't responded to you. He said VDM says he's a content that puts food on your table so he doesn't feel it's right to take food off your table. That you deeone is less!
Today again he has said same thing in his last video... most of us sees the bigger picture! Oga when you tire you go rest! Chief clown!”
@official_brooklyn17281 commented: “This show wan just spoil so, you for Aviod VDM topic in this show.”
@i_am_lizzy1 commented: “You fit use VDM trend ooo but u go loss the credibility of your show. I watched this episode last night you turned the topic of the episode to VDM nedu I am disappointed at you especially.”
@tj_concept_ commented: “Why una dey fear to answer am.”
@makaburi53 commented: “But imam don't sales miracle water, magic credit alart and the rest, how do you expect him to talk about them?”
@legendkuma001 commented: “Do you think Imam misbehave the way our pastors are misbehaving and making money out of us. Guy, you have to be reasonable for what you're saying if not the North will come for u.”
@alexnda4real commented: “Who is given this clown opportunity. That is seeking attention.”
@official_aleruchiprince commented: “Oga go fix your life and free VDM, no be him cause your problems. There's better things to do if your want audience and attention. Anyways VDM is now an subject for attention.”
@khalifahabdulkadirbello commented; “Dis mumu don reach here, of all people na dis baffun una bring come studio.”
@leo_36w8 commented: “Hungry men full this lagos sha.”
“VDM’s days are numbered,” Samklef calls out VeryDarkMan over biased criticism
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that music producer Samklef accused VeryDarkMan of being biased and losing his integrity, particularly in his criticism of Burna Boy and Wizkid.
He claimed that VeryDarkMan lied about the 180 million naira prank after dismissing it by calling Nigerians dumb.
He further declared his interest in taking up Lil Smart's case.