A recently shared video by controversial online personality VeryDarkMan (VDM) has stirred intense conversations across social media after he visited Yelwata in Benue State, following a reported attack that claimed over 200 lives.
Omo, the video was emotional — no lie. VDM appeared visibly shaken, shedding tears as he documented the scene. And quickly, celebrities began reposting, reacting, and calling for the government to take immediate action.
“Clout Chaser!” – Oriretan Fires Shots at VeryDarkMan
According to social media critic Oriretan Honour, VDM’s display of grief was nothing more than performance. In a strongly worded post on Instagram, Oriretan accused him of using the tragedy to chase clout, drawing comparisons to his involvement in the Mohbad case.
He allegedly claimed that both VDM and some celebrities were more interested in staying relevant than genuinely helping the victims.
“Shedding fake tears… praying for bad things to happen so they can trend. After 24 hours, they move on. No action, nothing,” Oriretan wrote.
Omo this part? E really sparked gbas gbos online. Reactions came in hot and unfiltered.
Social Media Reacts: Support vs Criticism
While some netizens stood behind Oriretan’s take, others didn’t hold back in dragging him for “talking down” on VDM’s efforts.
Here’s a glimpse of what people are saying:
@Princess Gift: “Fake tears or not, at least he brought awareness. Stop some nonsense talk sometimes.”
@Amb Nwiluka Clara: “If VDM didn’t visit there, you and I wouldn’t have known what happened.”
@Magdaline Dung: “You’re the one chasing clout with this post.”
@Asogwa Uchebest: “Only those mature in reasoning will understand that this guy is making sense here.”
Final Thoughts
While the tragedy in Benue remains a deeply painful incident, the reactions it has sparked online show how divided public opinion can be — especially when emotions, influence, and activism collide.
As of now, the Benue killings, VeryDarkMan’s activism, and the clout-chasing debate are still trending online, and the gbas gbos is not slowing down anytime soon.
