Davido has given a short but pointed response to claims by content creator Kokopee about the singer's fallout with social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM).

What happened

On Friday, 30 October 2026, Davido reportedly replied with a single 'cap' emoji, internet slang for a lie or exaggeration, two days after a video by Kokopee spread widely on X. Many fans took the post as a denial of Kokopee's account, although the singer did not explain it further.

Kokopee's claims

In his video, Kokopee, a close friend of VDM, said he had tried to save the friendship between the two men by passing messages between them privately. He said VDM felt betrayed by Davido, while Davido rejected that view. His most talked-about claim was that Davido personally reached out to him, and he presented what he described as evidence of their conversation.

How people reacted

Reactions were mixed. Some fans said the emoji showed Kokopee had exaggerated, while others challenged both sides to share full evidence. Some urged people to stay out of the dispute. Neither Davido nor VDM had made any further statement at the time of the report.

Background

Davido and VDM were once close allies, but their friendship broke down earlier this year. This week Davido also congratulated rapper Zlatan Ibile on his chart-topping song 'Inferno', which fans see as a jab at VDM, adding to the tension.

Popular streamer Jarvis has finally spoken out after the recent controversy surrounding her relationship with Peller, and it appears she has had enough of people interfering in their private lives.

What Jarvis said

In a message shared on her WhatsApp channel, Jarvis made it clear that she will no longer display her romantic moments with Peller on social media.

According to her, the two have spent the past two to three years loving each other, playing, arguing and settling their differences like siblings. Now, she says, people have turned their usual playful behaviour into a story of disrespect, and she is clearly not happy about it.

"Nobody tells me how to live my life"

Jarvis questioned why people expect her relationship to look perfect all the time, and reminded critics that nobody has the right to dictate how she should live or love.

She also took a swipe at those who constantly judge other people's relationships while pretending their own marriages are perfect. "Mr and Mrs All Perfect, my foot! Nobody tells me how to live my life," she wrote.

Choosing privacy

For Jarvis, the decision is simple: she would rather enjoy her relationship privately than keep putting her happiness on display for strangers to analyse, criticise and argue about.

She ended her message by saying people could call her whatever names they liked, but their opinions would never break her.

Fans who enjoy watching Jarvis and Peller's romantic moments online may now have to get used to seeing much less of that side of their relationship.

But here is the question: when celebrities constantly share their relationships online, can they really expect people not to have opinions about what they see?

The business rivalry between entrepreneur Blord and social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has taken another turn, with content creator Peter Mbah publicly criticising the way Blord is marketing his power stations.

What Peter Mbah said

In a strongly worded statement, Peter Mbah said he was disappointed with what he called Blord's poor marketing strategy, and argued that VeryDarkMan has shown a better understanding of how to promote a product and engage customers.

He said Igbo businessmen are widely respected for their business intelligence, creativity and marketing skills, and questioned why Blord, despite his experience, seems more focused on social media confrontations than on convincing buyers of what his product can do.

Why he praised VDM

According to Peter Mbah, VeryDarkMan has documented the whole journey of his Ratel power stations, from the production process in China to the arrival of the container in Nigeria and practical tests of the units on camera.

He said this approach has drawn public attention and helped build confidence among potential buyers.

Blord was first, but VDM is louder

Peter Mbah also pointed out that Blord's power stations reportedly arrived in Nigeria before VDM's, yet VDM appears to be generating far more public discussion through his demonstrations.

He accused Blord of turning what should have been healthy business competition into a personal fight.

The bigger lesson for Nigerian entrepreneurs

Beyond the rivalry, the row raises a wider question about how products are sold today. Customers increasingly want practical proof that a product can deliver what it promises. Showing how it performs, explaining its features and answering buyers' concerns can be more persuasive than trading insults with a competitor.

In the end, though, both brands will be judged on product quality, battery capacity, durability, price and customer satisfaction.

For Peter Mbah, VeryDarkMan has already taken the lead in winning public interest.

What do you think? Has VeryDarkMan outsmarted Blord in marketing, or is Blord simply using controversy to promote his own products?

Former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna and social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) are the latest stars to clash online, in a row that has split their fans.

What happened

According to reports on Friday, 30 October 2026, the trouble began after VDM allegedly commented on a blogger's post that used an insulting term about Phyna. The post followed an Instagram Live discussion earlier in the week about the school project VDM says he funded with Burna Boy, in which Phyna had taken part alongside socialite King Mitchy. VDM's exact words have not been published.

Phyna's response

Phyna responded during another Instagram Live session on Thursday, 29 October. She rejected the insulting label and then turned on VDM personally, including making remarks about his family. She said she had mostly been listening during the earlier session while King Mitchy did most of the talking, and felt she had been dragged into the matter.

How people reacted

Fans were divided. Some said Phyna had every right to defend herself, while others criticised her for bringing VDM's mother into the dispute. Some users accused celebrities of using VDM's name to trend. VDM had not publicly responded to her comments at the time of the report.

Background

VDM is one of Nigeria's most talked-about online figures and has had public disputes with many celebrities. He is currently promoting his Ratel power stations business and has been involved in rows with businessman Blord and with Davido's camp. Phyna won the seventh season of BBNaija in 2022 and has often been in the news over her outspoken posts.