Popular social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, has entered the ongoing controversy surrounding Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy, presenting compelling evidence that suggests a coordinated propaganda campaign against the musician.
The Origin of the Controversy
The drama began when Burna Boy, whose real name is Ebunoluwa Damini Ogule, asked a fan to leave his concert for sleeping during his performance. This incident sparked widespread criticism and calls for boycotting his shows across social media platforms.
The situation escalated when videos showing empty seats and a sleeping female fan at Burna Boy's concerts went viral online. The controversy gained international attention when American boxer Ryan Garcia and streamer N3on commented on the singer's alleged poor attitude toward his supporters.
Verydarkman's Investigation Reveals Shocking Findings
In a detailed video response, Verydarkman systematically debunked many of the allegations against the Grammy-winning artist. The social media activist revealed that most of the critical videos being circulated were actually old footage, including one recorded as far back as 2020 during the EndSARS protests in Abuja.
Verydarkman, who leads the Ratel movement, provided specific location details and timestamps to prove that the viral content was not recent. He also addressed the footage of empty concert venues, clarifying that these videos were captured before events officially began, noting that major artists typically don't perform during daytime hours when venues might appear less crowded.
Mixed Reactions from Fans and Followers
Nigerian music enthusiasts have expressed divided opinions on Verydarkman's defense of Burna Boy. Some social media users acknowledged the validity of his evidence, while others maintained that the artist's behavior toward fans warranted criticism regardless of the timing of the incidents.
One user @sire_sommy commented: "Fake or real account, did it happen or not? Even Burna Boy, when he had the opportunity to speak on it, he doubled down. Called people agitating 'broke fans'."
Another supporter @d_een0 highlighted Burna Boy's international achievements, while @Ahindehezekiah noted: "Even if there is a propaganda against him, he gave room for it. He should respect and have regard for his fans."
Verydarkman's Balanced Approach and Final Verdict
Despite exposing what he believes to be a smear campaign, Verydarkman didn't completely absolve Burna Boy of responsibility. He acknowledged that removing the fan from the concert was inappropriate and urged the artist to issue a formal apology to the affected supporter.
The activist also pointed out suspicious activity surrounding the social media account of the woman who was ejected from the show, noting that the profile had changed handles more than five times, suggesting it might be a fake account created to amplify the controversy.
Verydarkman expressed concern about who might be behind the coordinated attack on Burna Boy's reputation, warning that such behavior doesn't represent Nigerian values. The ongoing saga continues to generate significant discussion within Nigeria's entertainment community and among music fans worldwide.
