Verydarkman Loses Activism Award to Tunde Onakoya

Nigerian social activist Martin Otse, also known as Verydarkman, has spoken out after losing the Trendupp Awards to Tunde Onakoya, emphasizing his commitment to activism over accolades and addressing critics.

Verydarkman (VDM) was nominated for the prestigious ‘Force of Social Good’ category alongside notable figures such as Aproko Doctor, Kokun Foundation, and Tunde Onakoya. Despite strong aspirations and enthusiastic support from his fans, VDM did not win. Tunde Onakoya, known for his groundbreaking Chess in the Slum initiative and his recent Guinness World Record achievement of 58 hours of uninterrupted chess, emerged as the winner.

The aftermath has been nothing short of explosive. Outraged VDM supporters are crying foul, alleging he was robbed of a well-deserved victory. His critics wasted no time seizing the opportunity to mock him mercilessly in the wake of his award loss.

In response, Verydarkman released a defiant video, radiating an air of nonchalance about the entire debacle. He made it clear that his tireless fight against injustice on social media is driven purely by passion and a commitment to change, not by the desire for accolades from any award organizers. Verydarkman candidly revealed that he’s far too occupied with his activism to attend any award ceremonies and stated that he wasn’t aware of his nomination in the first place.

He recounted the last time he received an award invitation from Silverbird. In a move that underscored his principles, he asserted turning them down flat when they refused to meet his demand for payment.