Popular social media activist, Verydarkman, has responded to critics by setting the record straight—he has never received any financial assistance from award-winning musician Davido, contrary to widespread assumptions online.
Taking to his official Instagram page, Verydarkman addressed the trending narrative that he is being financially supported or "bankrolled" by the DMW boss. He firmly dismissed these claims and explained that all the assistance people attributed to Davido was actually his own effort.
The outspoken content creator recounted how he had personally financed a trip to Lagos to meet Davido, including covering his own flight fare and lodging expenses—despite online rumors suggesting that Davido had sponsored the entire trip.
“People just dey talk anyhow say Davido flew me to Lagos, Davido paid for my hotel, Davido did this and that. But in reality, na me do all those things myself,” he said while venting frustration over false public perception.
He made it clear that while he has a cordial relationship with Davido, neither the artist nor his associates have ever given him a single naira. According to Verydarkman, he values his independence and doesn’t rely on celebrity handouts to run his projects or maintain his lifestyle.
He said in part …
“Anytime I talk about Davido people go say after all Davido has done for you. Davido flew you to Lagos. Davido has contributed to your NGO. The time I go to Lagos to go see Davido, na me pay my flight ticket. The hotel wey dey say Davido lodge me, na me pay for the hotel. But for entertainment purpose, we just leave am like that….”
He further revealed that even when there were reports that Davido’s uncle would offer him ₦50 million following their meeting, he outright rejected the money, as he didn’t want to be seen as dependent on political or celebrity favors.
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“Davido has never given me money before. Even when they said his uncle will give me 50million after meeting him, I rejected it”
– VeryDarkMan pic.twitter.com/ASK6vzbnHV
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