Nigerian social media space erupted on November 17, 2025, as two prominent online personalities, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, and Freedom Atsepoyi, alias Mr Jollof, engaged in a physical confrontation aboard an aircraft. The incident marks the latest escalation in their long-standing feud that began months earlier.
The Aircraft Altercation: What Transpired
According to VDM's account shared on Instagram, the confrontation began when he approached Mr Jollof on the plane and confronted him about previous threats. The activist claimed he told the comedian he must slap him to address their unresolved issues. This confrontation quickly turned physical when Mr Jollof reportedly slapped VDM first, sparking a full-blown fight between the two public figures.
During the scuffle, VDM alleged that Mr Jollof resorted to biting him on the chest, with the activist claiming the comedian attempted to damage his tattoo. "He wan spoil my tattoo," VDM stated in his video testimony while displaying the wound. The activist expressed disbelief at the biting incident, calling Mr Jollof "a shameless man for biting him instead of fighting him" in a more conventional manner.
Background of the Celebrity Feud
The tension between VDM and Mr Jollof dates back several months to when the social activist made controversial allegations about Mr Jollof's wife. VDM had previously accused the comedian's spouse of engaging in inappropriate relationships with men before her husband secured an advisory role in the Delta state government.
The conflict had previously moved to the legal arena, with Mr Jollof filing multiple court charges against VDM in response to the allegations. This legal action failed to resolve their differences, ultimately culminating in the physical confrontation aboard the aircraft.
Public Reaction and Social Media Response
Nigerian social media users reacted strongly to videos and images from the incident. Supporters of both celebrities took to various platforms to express their opinions on the altercation.
Some commentators criticized Mr Jollof for his choice of combat method, with one user questioning "Why he bite you for chest? jollof wan drink your nono" while another noted "The bite off me, Mr jollof you wear bra celine tasted See as he waka with shame man wey dey bite."
Other reactions included:
- @mhiz_peace101: "Have seen it oo, just coming from @abuja.pr page, Our presidoooo nearly kpai am oo."
- @official_barbiecue: "Thank God say he no comot ur chest."
- @boga_vanbright: "Hand finally touch am."
- @thegoldsempirefashionpalace: "Abeg put okro make all hin teeth comot, Gen Z cannot relate to this at all."
VDM's close associate, Jojo of Lele, also expressed concern, checking on the activist's wellbeing following the incident. The video also captured a man speaking to VDM in Hausa, apparently attempting to calm the situation.
The incident represents another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between these two Nigerian celebrities, demonstrating how online conflicts can escalate into physical confrontations, even in confined spaces like aircraft cabins.
