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Nigerian activist (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Martins Vincent Otse[2] (born 8 April 1994),[3] popularly known as VeryDarkMan, is a Nigerian revolutionary, activist, human rights activist, critic, philanthropist, and influencer who is a prominent figure in Nigerian civil and political rights.[4] A controversial figure accused of speaking ill of injustice and bad governance.[5] He grew up in Kaduna, Nigeria.[6]
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Early years
Martins Vincent Otse was born on 8 April 1994 in Kaduna, Nigeria.[7] Although born in Kaduna, he is originally from Agenebode, in Edo State. He spent his formative years in the northern state of Kaduna.[8]
Career and public recognition
VeryDarkMan's social media activism career commenced in 2022.[9] Initially, he garnered attention through his interactions with Nigerian celebrities, which led to an increase in his online following. Subsequently, he began posting a series of videos that sparked controversy. By early 2023, his content had gone viral, further amplifying the controversy surrounding his online presence.[10]
In June 2023, Nigerian singer Davido followed him on Instagram and publicly endorsed him.[11] This recognition was followed by a nomination for the Silverbird's Most Influential Social Media Influencer of the Year award in January 2024.[12][13]
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Otse was arrested in March 2024 on allegations of cyberbullying and cyberstalking, including false accusations against Nigerian actresses and officials.[14] 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.[15] In June 2024, he was arrested again at his Abuja residence on defamation charges related to a social media expose.[16] Otse was questioned by police on June 30, 2024, regarding defamation allegations and released shortly after. No arrest was made, contrary to initial reports.[17]
On September 26, 2024, Falana & Falana Chambers issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Otse via a letter, demanding an immediate retraction and apology for allegedly defamatory statements against Femi Falana, made in his September 25, 2024 Instagram post.[18]
On May 2, 2025, he was arrested on allegation of cyberstalking shortly after he visited Guarantee Trust Bank branch in Abuja, where he complained about alleged unauthorized deduction of funds from his mother's account.[19][20] This arrest was carried out by men on mask who identity were later reveled as EFCC.[21] After five days in detention, he was released on administrative bail on 7 May, 2025.[22]
Otse was accused of inciting Onista bridge head drug traders to defy regulatory order in a statement released by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control's Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on May 26th, 2025.[23] This was shortly after Otse visited the Ogbo Ogwu market and called out the DG of NAFDAC to stop the extortion as it was allegedly said by the traders that they have to pay a certain amount of money before they can embark om their business.[24]
On 16th June, 2025, following the humanitarian catastrophe reported as "deadly attack" on Yelwata community of Benue State.[25][26] Otse was engaged in a peaceful protest alongside the youth of the community demanding for immediate intervention of the Nigeria government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Benue State government.[27] as the protesters cover the Wurukum food market round-about Makurdi.
A week later, he led another protest with primary school pupils in Abuja over nine-week primary school teachers' strike for the failure of area council chairpersons to implement the new national minimum wage of N70,000.[28]
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