See Why Verydarkman Called Out Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy Over N3.5bn Car

Controversial activist and social commentator, Verydarkman, has sparked fresh outrage online after calling out Nigerian Afrobeat giants Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy for what he describes as their tone-deaf display of wealth in a country grappling with hardship.

The critic, known for his unapologetic takes on celebrity culture and governance, took to social media after Burna Boy flaunted his latest luxury purchase—a N3.5 billion sports car. The moment, he said, was a striking example of the widening disconnect between Nigeria’s elite entertainers and the everyday realities of their fellow citizens.

His message was blunt. In a video making the rounds online, Verydarkman accused the trio of prioritising material indulgence over meaningful impact, questioning what tangible legacy they’ve left for their communities beyond flaunting riches.

Turning to Davido directly, whom he described as a personal acquaintance, he asked pointedly: “The state where you come from, what can you beat your chest to say you’ve done for the people of Osun?” He went further, lamenting how Nigerian celebrities often throw money in the streets for the camera, just enough to earn the cheers of fans, while doing little to empower the communities that elevate them.

“All you people do is to show wealth because you know Nigerians worship money. You walk down the street and they hail you, then you throw some small change so people think you’re an Odogwu. You people are nothing. The three of you, you’ve added no real value to us,” he said, visibly upset.

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His words stirred up swift and polarised reactions. Some social media users agreed that the lifestyle on display by the superstars feels increasingly out of touch in a country weighed down by poverty and inflation. Others, however, didn’t hold back in defending the artistes’ right to spend their money however they see fit.

One user, @Idan_Papii, expressed disapproval of Verydarkman’s tone, saying, “I’m a fan of VDM, but this one wey he talk no enter at all. He should fix his sense of entitlement. You don’t get to tell people how to spend their hard-earned money.”

Another, @powerchibueze, wrote, “Na over familiarity and the hand wey Davido give you na why you dey talk to am like that. Someone has a dream and worked hard to achieve it, now you dey advise am?”

There were also claims of bias. A user, @Mayo6Tee, noted that despite Davido’s recent Tesla Cybertruck purchase and comments during a foreign interview that downplayed the investment climate in Nigeria, Verydarkman stayed silent until Burna Boy bought a more expensive car. “Now he is talking,” the user wrote, suggesting that the activist only speaks up when there’s a chance to stir drama.

The larger question hovering around the conversation, however, remains unresolved: should artists who rise from modest Nigerian beginnings feel obligated to give back, or are they justified in enjoying the fruits of their success without scrutiny?

For Verydarkman, the answer seems clear. To him, celebrity influence in a country like Nigeria should mean more than Instagram flexes and red carpet appearances. He believes it should come with a responsibility to uplift, empower, and give back.

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