VDM Breaks Silence After Mid-Air Fight With Mr Jollof, Gives His Own Account of What Happened
Nigerian social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken publicly for the first time after a dramatic physical altercation with entertainer Mr Jollof aboard a United Airlines aircraft on Sunday, November 17.
The incident, which quickly went viral, showed both men exchanging blows inside the plane, sparking widespread debate and concern over safety and decorum on commercial flights.
In a video posted on his social media handle shortly after the news broke, VDM narrated his side of the story, insisting that Mr Jollof initiated the physical assault.
VDM said:
“I don chop Jollof fada for inside plane. Man when dey bite… e no shame, e dey bite.
I beat… dem dey beg… dem dey help am.
I enter plane, I see am, na him I tell am say today you go slap me oo…
I go near and na him punch me… when I follow am, e start to bite me… him eye red.”
His narration paints a picture of a heated confrontation that escalated quickly once the two men encountered each other onboard.
The clash comes just hours after Delta State governor’s aide, Ossai Ovie Success, publicly called for VDM’s arrest, describing his conduct as “irresponsible” and “dangerous” in an aircraft setting.
Opinion: Fame, Ego, and the Culture of Public Chaos
The VDM–Jollof saga is more than just another celebrity feud; it signals a worrying trend—the normalization of public disorder, especially among influential figures who command massive followings.
While VDM claims he acted in self-defense, and Mr Jollof may present his own version later, one thing is undeniable:
An aircraft is the last place for ego battles and physical confrontations.
Flights operate under strict security protocols for a reason. A single disruption in that environment can endanger dozens of people, trigger emergency responses, or even lead to federal prosecution.
This is why the public has been divided—not just over who started the fight, but over why such incidents keep happening among popular personalities.
When influencers, activists, or entertainers turn personal disagreements into combat sports for the internet, it sends the wrong message, especially to the younger generation that already struggles to distinguish clout from character.
VDM may be outspoken and controversial; Mr Jollof may be fiery and expressive—but both men carry influence.
With influence comes responsibility.
Without responsibility, fame becomes a weapon rather than a platform.
This mid-air brawl should not just trend and fade.
It should spark a real conversation:
Why are public figures so quick to resort to violence?
Why do personal grudges escalate once a camera is present?
And most importantly, why is basic emotional intelligence becoming a rare commodity?
The lesson here is simple:
Not every fight deserves an audience—especially not at 30,000 feet above ground.
As the dust settles and both men continue to defend their actions, Nigerians hope that accountability—not entertainment—is the final outcome.
