VeryDarkMan

Martins Vincent Otse (born 8 April 1994), popularly known as VeryDarkMan, is a Nigerian activist, critic and social media influencer. He grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.

Career
VeryDarkMan gained mainstream attention in 2022 following his associations with Nigerian celebrities. He gained more attention after uploading controversial videos on his social media handle, particularly on Instagram. In June 2023, Nigerian singer Davido followed him on Instagram and publicly endorsed him. VeryDarkMan was subsequently nominated for Silverbird's Most Influential Social Media Influencer of the Year award.

Controversy(s)
VeryDarkMan was arrested in March 2024 on allegations of cyberbullying and cyberstalking, including false accusations against Nigerian actresses and officials. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in police custody until his hearing on May 29, 2024. After two weeks in detention, he was released. In June 2024, he was arrested again at his Abuja residence on defamation charges related to a social media exposé. VeryDarkMan was questioned by police on June 30, 2024, regarding defamation allegations and released shortly after. No arrest was made, contrary to initial reports.