Social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has given Wizkid’s fanbase, Wizkid FC, a 24-hour ultimatum. He challenged them to unfollow his Instagram account to prove their influence.
The confrontation started on January 23 after a social media user claimed that 70% of VDM’s 2.8 million followers belong to Wizkid FC. In response, VeryDarkMan challenged the fanbase to show their power by reducing his followers by the next day.
“We’re going to do a test today. 2.8 million follow me on Instagram. If Wizkid FC makes up 70%, that means they make up 1.6 million of my followers. Now I am giving you people a task, and your integrity depends on this task. I want you (Wizkid FC) to unfollow me. Before the end of today, I should have only 840K followers.” – VDM
He added that the challenge carried serious weight:
“Or else don’t ever open your mouth again to talk to me in this manner. Your integrity as a fan base depends on this.” – VDM
The tension between the critic and the fanbase grew after a controversy about Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. VDM had warned Wizkid against showing disrespect to the late musician.
“WIZKID FC you have until 12 noon… the comment is wide open. ALSO YOUR INTEGRITY AS A FANBASE DEPENDS ON THIS… FELA IS god and ANCESTORS.” – VDM
This ultimatum is the latest in a series of heated exchanges about Fela Kuti’s legacy and the influence of modern Afrobeats artists. Fans and the online community continue to monitor VDM’s follower count to see the result of the test.
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