Controversial activist and outspoken social commentator, VeryDarkMan, has taken aim at billionaire heir and reality TV star, Kiddwaya, over his recent attempt to solicit public donations for victims of the deadly attack in Yelwata, Benue State.
Kiddwaya had earlier posted on X (formerly Twitter), calling on Nigerians to contribute funds for relief efforts. The gesture, however, was met with swift criticism and backlash across social media, prompting him to quietly delete the post.
But VeryDarkMan didn’t let the issue slide, speaking in a fiery video posted online, the activist tore into Kiddwaya, calling his plea for public donations “tone-deaf” and “performative.”
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He pointed out the contradiction of a man who frequently flaunts his wealth on social media turning to everyday Nigerians for support in a time of crisis.
“You’re always online telling us how rich you are, how many countries you’ve been to, how many watches you own , but when it’s time to help people in real need, you drop account number?” he questioned. “Have you even been to Benue? Do you even understand what they need?”
VeryDarkMan applauded Nigerians for calling Kiddwaya out, saying, “I’m glad people dragged you till you deleted the post. It sweet my body. You can’t be rubbing your wealth in people’s faces every day and then act clueless when it’s time to step up.”
The activist also issued a stern warning to NGOs and government-linked groups, cautioning them against exploiting the Benue tragedy by collecting donations for food relief. He stressed that the real issue in the region is security, not hunger.
“To all the NGOs rushing to bring rice and beans, stop it. The people of Benue are not starving, they’re dying because of insecurity,” he said.
VeryDarkMan went on to outline a more radical approach, proposing that support should only come once community leaders organize local vigilantes and get official approval from the Inspector General of Police to arm them.
“If that happens, then I’ll share my NGO’s account and ask Nigerians to donate, even if it’s 5 naira,” he said. “We don’t need performative charity. We need action.”
