Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has used his social media platform to demand the release of online activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan.
Internet users in Nigeria expressed conflicting opinions on the activist’s arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday.
With the EFCC still largely silent on the details of the arrest, Davido has intervened, calling for the activist’s release.
In a post on X, Davido hailed VeryDarkMan’s positive impact on the lives of common Nigerians despite the hostilities he’s been facing from authorities.
The ‘Unavailable’ singer pointed out the outpouring of support the activist has received since his arrest, saying the trend is encouraging him to do more for the masses.
He wrote, “Outside all the noise it’s good to see that the good one does actually impacts lives and Pple actually appreciate! The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging.. makes one want to do more for the masses ❤️ FREE MY GUY”
Like Davido, Nigerian singer and saxophonist Seun Kuti had earlier commented on VeryDarkMan’s arrest, hinting that the activist’s current predicament may be linked to his criticism of the Nigerian church.
Seun asserted that his position originates from a conversation with the TikToker’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.
He wrote, “VDM’s lawyer is my lawyer, and we’re currently entangled in a case with GTB and other banks.There’s no bank in Nigeria that’s a good bank.”
In addition, Seun Kuti clarified that VeryDarkMan is being harassed by the Nigerian Christian community for disapproving of them.
