New details have emerged about the dramatic mid-air confrontation between popular social media commentator VeryDarkMan and comedian Mr Jollof that forced their removal from a United Nigeria flight. An eyewitness who was present during the incident has come forward with a complete account of what transpired.
How the Altercation Began
According to TikTok user @ezikepaultobechukwu, who documented his experience with photographic evidence of his boarding pass, the incident occurred on the morning of November 17, 2025, as passengers were settling into their seats before takeoff. Both celebrities found themselves seated in close proximity, though not in the same row, with Mr Jollof positioned on the left side and VeryDarkMan on the right.
The witness explained that tensions began to rise during the routine process of storing hand luggage in overhead compartments. VeryDarkMan initiated the exchange by telling Mr Jollof "I go slap you," a statement that nearby passengers initially dismissed as playful banter between acquaintances.
The Situation Escalates Quickly
What started as verbal confrontation rapidly turned physical. Contrary to the initial assumption that it was lighthearted joking, Mr Jollof responded by throwing the first punch, according to the eyewitness account. VeryDarkMan immediately retaliated, leading to a full-blown physical altercation in the aircraft cabin.
The sudden commotion startled fellow passengers and prompted immediate intervention attempts. Fellow comedian Funny Bone stepped in to separate the fighting duo and calm the situation, but the damage had already been done.
Aftermath and Passenger Reactions
Flight authorities quickly responded to the disturbance, resulting in both men being removed from the aircraft. The remaining passengers continued their journey without them, leaving both celebrities behind in Asaba to resolve their differences.
The eyewitness provided crucial context about the relationship between the two public figures, revealing that they have an ongoing court case dating back to late 2024 and have been engaged in online disputes for some time. This background explains the underlying tension that erupted during the flight.
In his assessment of the situation, the witness stated that both parties were at fault for allowing their personal disputes to escalate into a public disturbance that affected other travelers.
Social Media Reactions and Divided Opinions
The eyewitness video sparked significant discussion across social media platforms, with TikTok users expressing divided opinions about who bore greater responsibility for the incident.
User @EVACHINNY criticized the video quality, commenting: "Honestly na you dey wrong pass the both of them. If you kept the camera focused on them both we for fit judge the matter right."
Others took sides in the dispute, with @giftyhairpire questioning: "Vdm is not wrong pls they have which is in court and if use mouth take slap am why would he use his hand why didn't he use mouth too."
User @JamesO offered a legal perspective: "Na lie make una Dey talk truth straightforward!!! VDM is at fault and stop painting it! Two people can not be at fault at the court of law."
Meanwhile, @Henry G defended Mr Jollof's reaction: "Mr jollof wasn't wrong Make una see truth talk. How person walk up to someone threaten to beat am. Wey d Matter Dey court."
Even supporters of VeryDarkMan acknowledged his role in the incident, with @Sharonbaby commenting: "Thank u very much bro, in as much I am a ratel member, our ratel president is wrong."
The incident highlights how longstanding personal disputes between public figures can spill into public spaces, disrupting not only their own lives but also affecting innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.
