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Verydarkman Criticizes Focus on BBNaija Amid Nigeria’s Economic Crisis
Media figure Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman (VDM), has expressed frustration over the focus on the Big Brother Naija (BNaija) reality show amid Nigeria’s serious challenges.
With fuel prices currently at N1300 per liter and long queues at gas stations due to insufficient supply, VDM highlighted that the rising fuel costs will drive up food prices and other expenses, worsening living conditions for the population. He believes that no BBNaija contestant can solve the country’s pressing issues.
While he doesn’t begrudge people their enjoyment of the show, he feels it is misplaced, as the harsh realities will persist after the show ends. VDM also criticized the Tinubu administration’s economic policies and urged the youth to vote out the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 elections.
Nigerian singer, Femi Kuti, reveals his reasons for leaving his father, Fela Kuti’s, band. During a recent interview, the singer revealed that he left the band to find his own identity. He explained that he was often asked if he was going to be a singer like his dad.
“The moment I formed my band, his fan base descended on me. It was very difficult to find a good write-up about me then because the press hated me, and at that time, there was no internet for me to defend myself.
“Being under my father, I didn’t have any possibility of my own life, including having children. I saw my life in his life.”
Nigerian actress, Joke Silva, announces the death of her brother, John Olabiyi Silva. The actress took to her social media to share her tribute to him.
“With acceptance of God’s sovereign will, we announce the call to the glory of my dear brother, John Olabiyi Silva… long John Silva… Bros B… Uncle B… my easy-go-lucky brother. Rest in peace. January 22nd, 1953 – August 29th, 2025.”
Fans and friends commented, offering comfort to the actress and mourning her brother.
Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks, reacts as fans drag him for going to church and describe him as a failed artist.
It can be noted that a social media content creator, Kesari, spoke up on his cousin about faith, to which Reekado replied and invited him to his church.
Later on, the pair were spotted in church, and a fan then commented and dragged the singer for going back to church after failing in the music industry.
“When they fail at music, they start going to church.” Reekado Banks then replied, “Fcck that nigga whose comment I saw that made me feel down today. My friend called me and told me to delete it. Fcck you!”
