Two of Nigeria's most prominent online personalities, social media critic VeryDarkMan and comedian Mr Jollof, shocked passengers and crew when they engaged in a physical confrontation aboard a commercial flight on Monday, November 17, 2025.
The Aircraft Altercation
The dramatic incident occurred onboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight traveling from Asaba in Delta State to Lagos. According to eyewitness accounts and viral footage, the two celebrities exchanged punches mid-flight, creating chaos and panic among fellow passengers.
Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, who performs as Mr Jollof, had been involved in previous social media disputes, but their conflict escalated dramatically when they found themselves on the same aircraft.
Social Media Fallout and Verification
The news first broke when Dr Paul Ezikel shared the explosive video on his Facebook page on Monday morning. The footage quickly went viral across multiple social media platforms, drawing widespread attention and mixed reactions from netizens.
VeryDarkMan later confirmed the physical altercation on his own Facebook page, where he boasted about having "dealt with" Mr Jollof during the confrontation. This verification added fuel to the already blazing social media fire surrounding the incident.
Background of the Celebrity Feud
The aircraft fight appears to be the culmination of ongoing tensions between the two personalities. Sources indicate that VDM had previously dragged Mr Jollof's wife into their social media war, making controversial allegations about her relationships with "Yahoo boys" - a local term for internet fraudsters.
This personal attack on family members likely contributed to the escalation from online exchanges to physical violence, though the exact trigger for the aircraft confrontation remains unclear.
Public Reaction and Social Media Trends
Nigerian social media users expressed diverse opinions about the incident. User ga9abistar commented: "can imagine two adults inside plane," highlighting the absurdity of the situation. Another user, ehimare_cassandra, humorously referred to VDM as "Activist turn mike tyson," while precious_girl305 sarcastically described the fight as "Two women fighting."
User richh_lastborn offered more critical perspective, stating: "Very childish thing for them to do, see our celebrity, I pour una spit," expressing disappointment in the celebrities' behavior.
The incident has sparked broader conversations about celebrity conduct, conflict resolution, and appropriate behavior in confined public spaces like aircraft cabins.
