Social Media Critic Verydarkman Challenges Wizkid FC in Follower Integrity Test
Nigerian social media commentator Verydarkman, widely known as VDM, has issued a dramatic 24-hour ultimatum to Wizkid's dedicated fanbase, Wizkid FC. This bold move comes as a direct response to claims made by a fan regarding the composition of VDM's substantial Instagram following.
The Provocation That Sparked the Challenge
The controversy ignited when a fan using the handle thrynadee asserted that approximately 70 percent of VDM's Instagram followers actually belong to Wizkid FC. The fan wrote: "Hear me out, 70 per cent of Wizkid FC fuxks with VDM now. Let's all go unfollow @theverydarkman @verydarkblackman. He's a very sentimental person who doesn't and never stood for the truth."
Rather than dismissing the comment, VDM transformed it into a public challenge that has captured the attention of social media users across Nigeria and beyond.
The Specifics of the Ultimatum
VDM presented a clear mathematical challenge to Wizkid FC. With 2.8 million followers on Instagram, he calculated that if 70 percent truly belong to Wizkid FC, that would represent approximately 1.6 million followers. He declared: "Now I am giving you people a task, and your integrity depends on this task. I want you (Wizkid FC) to unfollow me. Before the end of today, I should have only 840K followers. Or else don't ever open your mouth again to talk to me in this manner. Your integrity as a fan base depends on this."
The social media critic framed this as a crucial test of the fanbase's credibility and authenticity in their online interactions.
Context Within the Fela Kuti Controversy
This dramatic ultimatum unfolds against the backdrop of the ongoing Fela Kuti saga, which began when Wizkid made controversial remarks about the legendary Afrobeat pioneer. The resulting backlash has created heated debates across social media platforms, with fans and critics taking strong positions on both sides of the discussion.
VDM reinforced his position in his caption, writing: "WIZKID FC you have until 12 noon…….the comment is wide open ALSO YOUR INTEGRITY AS A FANBASE DEPENDS ON THIS…..FELA IS god and ANCESTORS #RATELMOVEMENT."
Social Media Reactions to the Challenge
The ultimatum has triggered a wave of diverse reactions from social media users:
- ritaedochie commented: "TRUTH H@TERS EVERYWHERE BUT IT'S JUST YOUR ATTENTION THEY WANT."
- iamrayband stated: "I just love as Wizkid no send you ?? I'm a big fan of your movement, but in this matter, your stand is very clear concerning Big Wiz."
- theorator humorously noted: "Unfortunately na only 5% of FCs know where unfollow button dey on IG, you know sey e no dey blue like follow."
- dora_smilez declared loyalty: "Who wizkid help,, I can never unfollow @verydarkblackman."
The Broader Implications of Social Media Dynamics
This incident highlights the increasingly complex relationships between celebrities, their fanbases, and social media commentators in Nigeria's digital landscape. The challenge represents more than just a dispute about follower counts—it touches on questions of authenticity, influence measurement, and the power dynamics within online communities.
VDM has positioned himself as willing to risk significant follower loss to test the veracity of claims made about his audience composition. This move demonstrates how social media figures are creating new forms of engagement and accountability in the digital age.
As the 24-hour deadline approaches, the entertainment community watches closely to see whether Wizkid FC will accept the challenge, ignore it, or respond in an unexpected manner. The outcome may influence how fanbases and social media personalities interact moving forward, particularly during periods of controversy involving cultural icons like Fela Kuti.
