A Nigerian online personality has found himself at the center of a major controversy after a video of him fighting aboard an airplane went viral, sparking widespread condemnation and debate.
The Viral Plane Altercation
The incident involves social media activist and influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. The video, which has spread rapidly across social media platforms, captures the unexpected moment when VeryDarkMan rose from his seat and approached another individual identified as Mr. Jollof.
Eyewitness footage shows the online personality moving close to Mr. Jollof, who was seated elsewhere on the aircraft, before the situation escalated into a physical confrontation with punches being thrown. The exact reason for the fight has not been officially established, but the visual evidence of the mid-air brawl has captivated the Nigerian online community.
Public Reaction and Accusations
The viral clip prompted immediate reactions, with one Nigerian man's post gaining significant traction. An X user with the handle @zico_guru placed the blame squarely on VeryDarkMan for instigating the physical aspect of the conflict.
In his statement, he asserted that VeryDarkMan was the first to make a physical threat. He pointed to audio in the video where VDM can allegedly be heard saying, "he would slap Jollof off the plane." The critic lambasted both individuals for their behavior, stating they had embarrassed themselves by turning an online dispute into a physical fight in a confined public space like an airplane.
"Fighting inside an airplane, where people expect peace, is completely senseless," he wrote. "If they wanted to act like tough guys, they should have waited to get off the plane instead of disgracing themselves like street thugs they are."
Mixed Responses from Netizens
The post ignited a firestorm of comments with varied perspectives on the incident. While some agreed with the initial assessment, others debated the nature of the threats made.
User @princeorji001 commented, "Oga if you no get strength no abuse person online, most of us talk online and do whatever we say offline. If you can't do it, don't say it."
Another user, @Atikulator05, emphasized the act of approaching the other party, stating, "Not just physical threat, VDM left his seat and went to meet Mr. Jollof where he was sitting down."
However, not all comments were against VeryDarkMan. User @OvieOfDelta offered a counter-argument, questioning, "Is 'I will slap you' a physical threat? That's a verbal threat, it can only become physical if he physically slapped him. From the video Jollof made the first physical contact."
This sentiment highlights the ongoing debate about where a verbal threat ends and a physical altercation begins, showing that the court of public opinion remains divided on who bears the greater responsibility for the embarrassing scene.
