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continue letting this people waste your time

jaycruizenbs:
This VDM is just looking for attention and he won't get Wizkid attention. You can't get the greatest attention never e too big pass your entire history.

your boy wizz dey look face na, him no fit yarn anyhow, dem go change am for rahmm

So if this useless VDM trade mark the 'don't play' no one can use it without his permission?
He is very high.

Na Smallkid go know wetin don touch am, the boy naa very sillly boy, naa how he called Don baba Influencer, he said rap music is dead. always shitting on other people to grow some height, that stupiid 4foot dwaarf!

Mtchewww

12345baba:
use it for an economic venture and see what happens to u. Then u go understand the meaning patent.

Make I go trade make "Na wa o, omo, wahala"

richiemcgold:
Do you know numbers of phrases I've dropped on internet (especially this forum) that later became popular slang?

For instance, I was the first Nigerian to use the words "coalition of confusion" to describe ADC

Your proof. Or forgerrit

Alphanancy:
So we no go speak English again. You mean I can no longer say to my Son, "don't play". He is mad.

If you use it in making money in your business that's where your issue is with the person that trademarked it

abbasajao:
So if this useless VDM trade mark the 'don't play' no one can use it without his permission?
He is very high.

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse that's what I will tell you

Vdm is bigger than wizkid right now. Wizkid may have the money, but definitely not the influence.

Chai! 'DON’T PLAY' ~ VeryDarkMan 😉😃😊

Over hyping don dey enter this mumu head. Pride comes before a fall

Attention seeker

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.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/25/verydarkman-claims-ownership-of-dont-play-accuses-wizkid-of-sampling-it/



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Nonsense

Love800:
Vdm is bigger than wizkid right now. Wizkid may have the money, but definitely not the influence.

Okay sir

Alphanancy:
So we no go speak English again. You mean I can no longer say to my Son, "don't play". He is mad.

not the way you see it but making money from the word combination

He started saying “don’t play” after the phrase “Dey play “ became popular. He basically hopped on a trend and slightly adjusted it

integrity16:
This guy can't breath without controversy.

that is the fuel of the currency called attention. If you can just be controversial for just one year you go blow

If he claimed Mizz Daniel used "don't play" then to support his accusation he should say how much he was paid by Kizz Daniel. That phrase is used by millions daily... he can she and become a billionaire by Christian. He's either lying about the copyright ...or he got scammed and don't even know. You can't just copyright a phrase ....same as scents ...the reason one can have a fake perfume and the owner of the original one can do nothing about it. [b].

Lamasta:
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse that's what I will tell you

This is normal English words.

Wizkid no go still answer am and him no go get shishi

Many years ago,in the mid 2000s Donald Trump trademarked the catchphrase "You're Fired" from the tv show "The Apprentice" and American socialite Paris Hilton trademarked "That's Hot"

Greyworld:
Make I go trade make "Na wa o, omo, wahala"

u have the right, if coke use am for there marketing u go fight money come out from there body

jaycruizenbs:
This VDM is just looking for attention and he won't get Wizkid attention. You can't get the greatest attention never e too big pass your entire history.

10 billion likes for you.

You are blessed 💪

Originalsly:
If he claimed Mizz Daniel used "don't play" then to support his accusation he should say how much he was paid by Kizz Daniel. That phrase is used by millions daily... he can she and become a billionaire by Christian. He's either lying about the copyright ...or he got scammed and don't even know. You can't just copyright a phrase ....same as scents ...the reason one can have a fake perfume and the owner of the original one can do nothing about it. [b].

he might decide not to worry kizz or kizz took permission.

Love800:
Vdm is bigger than wizkid right now. Wizkid may have the money, but definitely not the influence.

You dey smoke acid.🤮🤮😷

No offense, I come in peace ✌️

He who the gods what to destroy they first make him mad

GAZADEYPARA:
He who the gods what to destroy they first make him mad

yes like that useeelesss dwarf?

Wizkid wen sample fela song

U legally trademark a common catch phrase?

givedemwotowoto:
You can’t copyright short phrases like that, and getting a trademark doesn’t stop artists from using common words in their songs, so his claims have no legal basis.

Trademarks are also usually limited to specific industries. For example, if Nike trademarked “Just Do it”, you can’t use it if you’re in the same clothing industry, but you possibly could if you’re selling software, if nobody else did it for the same industry.

If the phrase is trademarked in all available classes by one person you cannot make use of it no matter the industry you are.