The contentious dispute between social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, and Nigerian tech entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, also known as Blord, has dominated social media and sparked a broader discussion about influence, ethics, and the truth in Nigeria’s online business community.
After Blord posted what he said was a “iPhone XR converted to iPhone 17 Pro Max,” which sold for almost ₦450,000, the debate started. After VeryDarkMan accused Blord of deceiving Nigerians by selling reconditioned phones at exorbitant costs, the claim quickly gained widespread attention.
He branded it a scam and cautioned Nigerians against buying what he referred to as “fake luxury.”
According to VeryDarkMan, the gadgets are made in Chinese firms that repackage and resell older iPhone models. He criticised Blord’s deceitful marketing strategies and advised Nigerians to exercise caution while purchasing devices from internet sellers.
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Blord responded by denying any wrongdoing and denouncing VeryDarkMan’s accusations as spiteful and unfounded. He maintained that his company is legal and charged VeryDarkMan with abusing his position to disparage prosperous individuals in an attempt to garner attention.
When privately recorded footage purportedly featuring VeryDarkMan appeared online, the dispute quickly transcended economic issues.
Blord was accused of offering ₦500,000 to obtain those clips, a claim he has not confirmed. VDM hit back, saying Blord was trying to divert public focus from his questionable business practices.
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Adding to the tension, third-party commentators have now entered the conversation. One of them, Michael Chux Enuneku, known online as Mister Chux, criticised both Blord and VDM, describing them as “scammers preying on the public’s trust.”
In his recent Instagram videos, Mister Chux argued that neither men is innocent, accusing them of “using drama to make money off Nigerians” and “playing with people’s emotions for clout.”
As of now, neither Blord nor VeryDarkMan has issued a formal apology or taken legal action, but many observers believe the controversy is far from over and the public remains sharply divided.
