Nigerian music scene has witnessed another viral moment as rapper Ernest Efughi, popularly known as Nextoefughui, has captured social media attention with his latest release. The artist creatively transformed the recent plane altercation between social media influencers Verydarkman and Mr Jollof into a musical masterpiece that's currently trending across platforms.
From Conflict to Creativity: The Viral Inspiration
The incident that sparked this musical creativity occurred when brand influencers Martins Vincent Otse (Verydarkman) and Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) engaged in a physical confrontation during a flight. This altercation quickly became the talk of social media, attracting comments from various celebrities and public figures.
Nexto demonstrated remarkable quick thinking by turning this viral moment into art. In a video shared on his Instagram page, the rapper masterfully recreated the scenario from the fight video, using it as the foundation for his rap composition. What made the performance particularly striking was his ability to begin the video in the style of late pop legend Michael Jackson before seamlessly transitioning into rap mode.
Lyrical Brilliance and Fan Reactions
The rapper's lyrics cleverly incorporated key phrases and moments from the viral incident. Notable lines that stood out included references to "bite an water", "Did it for my wife", and "he did it for his enemy". Nexto also included Verydarkman's popular catchphrase "You gon' learn the hard way" alongside other memorable lyrics like "took a bite" and "calculating as Delta boy".
Social media users responded enthusiastically to Nexto's creative output. The comment section overflowed with praise for his artistic versatility and the speed with which he transformed the incident into music. One user, @ministerofvawulence, humorously noted: "God really create this country as entertainment channel." Another fan, @dehbieh, commented: "Are you serious! I applaud the creativity," while @kingjerryamilo simply described it as "Creativity extra."
A Pattern of Musical Responses to Feuds
This isn't the first time social media conflicts have inspired musical creations in Nigeria. Verydarkman himself previously ventured into music following his extended dispute with singer Portable. Their ongoing feud resulted in both parties releasing multiple songs targeting each other, with Portable responding with his own viral hit song countering the activist.
The recent plane incident between VDM and Mr Jollof had already generated significant online discussion before Nexto's musical interpretation. Recall that VDM opened up about what he escaped during the mid-air clash, mentioning "He would've finished me" in earlier statements about the confrontation.
As fans continue to share and discuss Nexto's creative work, many are celebrating the unique Nigerian ability to find humor and creativity in challenging situations. The video not only showcases musical talent but also demonstrates how contemporary Nigerian artists are quick to respond to current events, turning viral moments into lasting cultural artifacts.
