Rising activist and social media firebrand, VeryDarkMan, has taken aim at billionaire heir and reality star Kiddwaya, accusing him of hypocrisy after he publicly called for donations to support victims of the Yelwata massacre in Benue State. The outspoken commentator slammed the move as a tone-deaf attempt at philanthropy, questioning why someone known for flaunting wealth would solicit funds from everyday Nigerians.
The controversy erupted after Kiddwaya shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) on June 19, urging Nigerians to contribute to relief efforts. The backlash was swift, with many accusing him of performative activism. Kiddwaya quietly deleted the post hours later, but not before it caught the attention of VeryDarkMan, who responded with a no-holds-barred video that has since gone viral.
“You’re always online telling people how rich you are. So why are you asking broke Nigerians to donate for victims in Benue?” he said. “You didn’t even visit the place, you don’t know what they need. You just typed up something and dropped an account number—rubbish!”
VeryDarkMan also extended his criticism to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), accusing some of exploiting the Benue crisis to raise funds under the guise of humanitarian aid. He insisted that the real issue in Benue is insecurity, not hunger, and warned NGOs against using the tragedy to make a profit from food relief drives.
“The people of Benue are not starving, they’re being slaughtered,” he said. “Don’t collect money in the name of bringing rice and beans when what the people need is protection. Set up a vigilante, get official approval for arms—then we can raise money.”
He announced that his own NGO would only release an account number for donations if the affected communities formed security outfits and obtained approval from the Inspector General of Police to legally carry arms for self-defense. “Until then, miss me with that donation scam energy,” he warned.
The video, posted on June 20, has ignited intense debate across social media, dividing public opinion between those supporting VeryDarkMan’s blunt call for action and others who feel his approach undermines goodwill. Meanwhile, Kiddwaya has remained silent, with no follow-up post or clarification on his deleted appeal.
As pressure mounts on celebrities, NGOs, and government officials to take more meaningful steps in response to the Benue killings, VeryDarkMan’s fiery intervention has forced a new question into the national conversation: are Nigerians being asked to donate when they should be demanding protection?
