Social Media Influencer VeryDarkMan Voices Disappointment Over Grammy Results
Nigerian activist and social media personality Vincent Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly reacted to the outcome of the 2026 Grammy Awards. His comments come after South African singer Tyla secured a victory in the Best African Music Performance category, surpassing top Nigerian artists including Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid.
Tyla's Consecutive Grammy Triumph Sparks Debate
The award ceremony, held recently, saw Tyla's hit track Push 2 Start emerge victorious over strong entries from Nigerian stars such as Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay. This win marks Tyla's second consecutive triumph in the Best African Music Performance category, following her previous success in 2024 with the global hit Water.
Her back-to-back achievements have further cemented her status as one of Africa's most prominent voices on the international music scene. Meanwhile, Nigerian artists, despite receiving multiple nominations, once again missed out on securing the award in this particular category.
VeryDarkMan Advocates for Balance Among Afrobeats Elite
Shortly after the announcement, VeryDarkMan released a video via his Instagram page, where he questioned Tyla's repeated success and expressed his preference for Davido to have won the award. He elaborated that his choice was motivated by a desire for balance among the so-called Afrobeats Big 3, noting that both Burna Boy and Wizkid already possess Grammy wins.
A victory for Davido would have completed the circle and added excitement to the ongoing rivalry among their fan bases, VeryDarkMan stated. He acknowledged the efforts and quality of all Nigerian nominees but maintained that Davido's win would have been particularly significant for the Nigerian music industry.
Netizens Weigh In on the Grammy Controversy
The reaction from VeryDarkMan has sparked a wide range of responses from netizens across social media platforms. Many users shared their perspectives on the outcome, with some agreeing with his sentiment while others defended Tyla's achievement.
- One user commented, He is right. It would have been lovely for Davido to win to strike a balance between them. However, Tyla didn't steal that award. She worked hard for it.
- Another netizen expressed skepticism about the Grammy's significance, writing, Grammy is just overrated. They will always use Davido to promote themselves.
- A different perspective came from a user who stated, Let's be honest... which of Davido's songs can match Tyla's in terms of global popularity? Tyla is more of an international act than any of them.
Background on VeryDarkMan's Recent Activities
Prior to this Grammy reaction, VeryDarkMan was involved in another controversy related to the arrest of actress Angela Okorie. Movie producer Stanley Ontop alleged that the activist had a hand in Okorie's detention and warned others to be cautious in their interactions with him.
Despite these allegations, VeryDarkMan continues to be a vocal figure on social media, often sharing his opinions on various entertainment and societal issues. His latest comments on the Grammy Awards have once again placed him at the center of public discourse, highlighting the ongoing debate about recognition and representation for Nigerian artists on global platforms.
