alphonsoolajide: Controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has sparked fresh controversy online after claiming ownership of the popular phrase “Don’t Play,” alleging that it has been legally trademarked under his name.
The claim surfaced amid his ongoing online feud with music superstar Wizkid, following debates surrounding the singer’s statement about being “bigger than Fela.” Eyes Of Lagos reports,
In a video currently circulating on social media, VeryDarkMan alleged that Wizkid used the phrase without permission, insisting that people often misunderstand what constitutes intellectual property.
According to him, not only music but also words and phrases can be legally sampled when trademarked.
“Na me get am. I spent close to one million naira to trademark my name and that phrase,” he said, displaying what he claimed were documents backing his ownership.
He further stated that his trademarks include “VeryDarkMan,” “VDM,” and the phrase “Don’t Play,” adding that Wizkid allegedly sampled the phrase without authorisation.
While speaking, VDM also mentioned that other Nigerian artistes, including Kizz Daniel, have used the phrase, which he described as proof of its widespread influence.
“For you to know how big ‘Don’t Play’ is, even Kizz Daniel don use am,” he said.
The activist did not stop at the allegation, as he also took aim at Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC.
He dismissed attacks from fans and challenged them to grow stronger before confronting him, while boasting about the influence of the Ratel movement, which he described as a community of “nation builders.”
“Wizkid FC, make una join the fanbase of other celebrities wey I don call out before. When una don big well well, then una fit come for me,” he stated.
He added that Wizkid’s supporters were no match for the Ratel movement, insisting that his followers stood for accountability and social justice.
VDM’s claims have triggered mixed reactions online, with some users questioning the legality of trademarking common phrases, while others called for Wizkid or his management to respond to the allegation.
As of the time of filing this report, Wizkid and his team have not issued any official response to VeryDarkMan’s claims.
Ofunaofu: When Tinubu thoughtlessly removed fuel subsidy and plunged Nigerians into unimaginable suffering, with the pump price of petrol rising to N1,300 per litre and above, this same government and their hordes of supporters claimed it was “petroleum sector reform.”
They told Nigerians that fuel was still the cheapest in Africa and even in the world, and that prices would continue to rise because Buhari who maintained the pump price below N200 per litre was subsidising fuel for the entire West Africa and beyond.
Now they are telling us another story: that Tinubu’s so-called reforms are the reason the price is coming down.
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[quote author=Sunnyshinylight post=138250874]Why Do Some Prayers Take So Long To Be Answered?
One of the hardest parts of faith is waiting. You pray sincerely. You believe genuinely. You try to live right. Yet the answer doesn’t come — or at least, not when you expect it to.
Days turn into months. Months turn into years. And the question quietly forms in your heart: “God, did You hear me?” Yes, God hears every prayer. But not every answer comes immediately.
Sometimes, the delay is because God is working on you, not just the situation. Certain blessings require growth, maturity, patience, and preparation.
What you’re asking for might be good, but you may not yet be ready to handle it. Sometimes, God is aligning people, timing, and circumstances. What looks like delay is actually divine coordination.
One small change in timing could affect everything. Sometimes, the answer is “no”, and God is protecting you from something you can’t see. Not every unanswered prayer is rejection — some are redirection.
And sometimes, the delay is meant to build deeper faith. Faith that doesn’t depend on fast results.
Faith that trusts even in silence. Waiting is painful. But waiting is not wasted. God’s timing is not slow — it’s precise.
If you’re still waiting on an answer this morning, hold on. Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep trusting.
The delay may be part of the miracle. 🙏✝️[/quote. Lols see question
ratcock: Is tinubu patching these roads with his personal funds? Why all the brouhaha over this substandard project? All these won't change our position towards Tinubu.
Streetinvestor2: When they hardly travel outside thr region. How do u expect them to know.A region everyone is claiming to come from lagos...no be juju
CodeTemplarr: I have seen the video and it proves nothing tangible except that ammunitions are being expended. The soldiers are being commanded to advance toward nothing in particalar within sight. No bulletproof on them shows they just taking silly risk of higher firepower if any terrorist exists on the other side.
Another puzzling issue is, who recorded such a clip if not a deliberately orchestrated leak from NSA to score political points?
We saw someone dismissed from military for same offense just a weak ago. Lol
if na Oyinbo now u will believe it slave mentality
Saao: don't mind them, they thought we're fools. This is just acting. During intense battle, no one will be bold video like that and no trained soldier would stand like that as if he's immune to bullets. Our soldiers are trying but this look like acting or training ground without real bullets
Jakumo: It is not often that a Nigerian soldier is able to capture a firefight involving infantry, tanks and major firepower, so when this video clip arrived in my news feed, I had to share it on the Nairaland forum for the viewing pleasure of my fellow armchair generals in the house. If you listen carefully you will hear the whistle of incoming rounds whipping past the cameraman's head as he bravely records the chaotic firefight.
Sit back, and enjoy the fireworks, but while you see the brave men of the Nigerian army lock horns with a determined and well funded enemy, remember that this is no movie, and that when the smoke clears, a few Nigerian soldiers will have paid the ultimate price, and thus made the ultimate sacrifice for their fatherland.
Evaloyal2J: your wrapped sense of judgement didn't tell that to you. meanwhile, bandits has been on rampage hacking every lfe they met benue, kogi, Kwara, niger Bornu, sokoto, zanfara virtually everywhere is going down and all that borders you is senseless politics. Wicked souls
Putindbutt: He went to his village and came back, those cowards couldn't do to him nothing. We have told them several times, just stay behind your keyboards and continue running your mouth because all your noise only end on social media.
Celebrities › Re: Verydarkman Claims Ownership Of “don’t Play,” Accuses Wizkid Of Sampling It by Goonnik: 12:41am On Jan 26
