Entertainment
We’re unaware of VeryDarkMan’s arrest, says FCT police amid protest
The police in Abuja have denied reports claiming its officers arrested Martins Otse, the social media critic better known as VeryDarkMan.
In January, Tonto Dikeh, the actress, secured the arrest of the social media celebrity over alleged cyberbullying and cyberstalking.
VeryDarkMan was later released from police custody.
However, there were rumours on social media that some police officers in Abuja rearrested VeryDarkMan.
In a now-viral video, VeryDarkman’s legal representative claimed the social media critic was detained based on a petition earlier filed by Dikeh, actress Iyabo Ojo, and singer Samklef.
He alleged that they petitioned different policing agencies in Abuja who summoned the activist.
“As you all know I am the legal counsel to VeryDarkMan. We are doing everything to ensure his freedom,” he said.
“We all recollect that he was arrested on Friday. And the complainant against him. The faces that were made known to us were the same who earlier wrote a similar petition against him sometime last year which took us to police force headquarters in January.
“Tonto Dikeh, Iyabo Ojo, and Samklef whose petitions were thoroughly thrashed and cleared.
“But it has now come to our knowledge that because of the pain of loss they felt that time, they have written multiple petitions to different departments of the Nigeria Police Force. They wrote to the FCT police command, the gender unit of the Nigeria force.”
Cubana Chief Priest, the nightlife promoter, also registered his support for VeryDarkMan, saying his arrest “signifies a process every activist must go through”.
“As an activist, you must pass through this kind of process @verydarkblackman enjoy the process bro, the end justifies the means. This is what you have always wanted, always ready to prove a point regardless. the only man I know that comfortably rejects money,” he wrote on Instagram.
“It’s well, No pain no gain. One thing is for sure darkness can never overcome light. See you at the top soon Legendary. All of us great people have passed through this very process. Stand strong brother man police is our friend.”
On Tuesday, some youths also took to the streets to “demand the release of VeryDarkMan”.
#FreeVDM gaining momentum as Nigerians are seen on the streets protesting his continuous detention by the Nigerian police.
— F1G (@hypmasta_F1G) March 26, 2024
Mikel Arteta #verydarkman RIP Legend R Kelly Enioluwa pic.twitter.com/Vhr36SGm2o
But when newsmen reached out to Josephine Adeh, the FCT police spokesperson, to speak on the matter, she said the law enforcement agency was “unaware of VeryDarkMan’s arrest”.
“FCT police command is not responsible or aware of any of such person’s arrest,” she said.
The activist, who is very active on Instagram, has also been noticeably quiet in the past four days.
Entertainment
Chris Brown opens up on dating multiple ladies
Chris Brown, the American singer, has revealed that he is in a polygamous relationship.
Brown, in a YouTube live with Kai Cenat, the US content creator, addressed questions about his personal life.
When asked if he was in a relationship, the 35-year-old Virginia-born artiste replied, “I am in multiple”.
Cenat sought clarification, asking, “Like more than one girlfriend?” Brown responded, “Something like that”.
The award-winning singer also emphasized the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining his polygamous relationships.
“Just keep it a hundred. Be honest,” he added.
This is not the first time Brown would be addressing polygamy.
In an interview with Hot 97, the singer opened up about the challenges of maintaining a monogamous relationship due to his celebrity status and constant exposure to women.
“The hardest part is trying to keep a monogamous relationship, but still wanting to be the 25-year-old sex symbol,” he said.
“You go to shows. You might walk by somebody’s room, and you might see about six or seven of them thangs. And you’re like, dang, I just want to slide in there and have a couple drinks real quick and I’ll tell my girl about it later.”
Born Christopher Maurice Brown, the songwriter is often referred to by his contemporaries as the “king of R&B”.
Entertainment
Bimpe Akintunde warns Nigerians against scammers impersonating her on WhatsApp
Bimpe Akintunde, the Nollywood actress, has raised an alarm over a fake WhatsApp account created in her name to scam unsuspecting individuals.
The film star took to her Instagram story to share screenshots of the impersonator, posing as her to solicit money from her followers.
Akintunde expressed her frustration and disappointment, cursing the scammer for attempting to profit from her hard work. She warned the public to be cautious of the impersonator on any media platform.
The actress urged her fans to help report the scammer’s WhatsApp and bank accounts.
She also prayed that God should keep such fraudulent individuals away from her and her loved ones.
“What a morning. Tell me how this country wants to be great, when a lot of people are struggling, working hard to build a name and brand, and boom, one person will take their pictures and name only to be defrauding people up and down,” she wrote.
“Who gave birth to such a child? Useless children, may God keep them away from us.
“Please disregard any message from anyone, either in your DM or WhatsApp, asking you to send money.
“Please, it not me. I do not own this above number. I would appreciate it if we could find a way to report both the WhatsApp and the Opay account.”
Entertainment
Davido advises black Americans not to relocate to Nigeria, says ‘the economy is in shambles’
Davido, the Afrobeats star, has advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges.
In an appearance on The Big Homies House podcast, the singer shared his thoughts on the struggles bedeviling Nigeria, stating, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”.
Davido also mentioned Nigeria’s struggles with bad leadership, a high exchange rate, and skyrocketing oil prices, which are negatively impacting the country.
“It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts,” he said.
“I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.
“The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”
Despite the challenges, Davido emphasised the entertainment industry’s positive impact on Africa’s global image.
“Regardless, entertainment is one of the thing that has made Africa look good. We do not have the best leader, that is a fact,” he said.
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