Popular social commentator and activist, Verydarkman, has lashed out at reality star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya, over his recent call for public donations to aid victims of the Benue massacre.
The backlash follows Kiddwaya’s now-deleted post where he urged Nigerians to contribute amounts ranging from ₦500 to ₦500,000 to support those affected by the horrific attack in Yelewata community, Benue State, where over 200 people were reportedly killed.
The post, which was initially shared via Kiddwaya’s X page, sparked widespread outrage across social media, with many accusing the flamboyant ex-BBNaija housemate of insensitivity, considering his well-documented display of luxury and wealth.
Verydarkman, never one to mince words, joined the chorus of critics and took things up a notch with a stinging rebuke. He questioned Kiddwaya’s connection to the victims and the motive behind his fundraising appeal.
“The first thing you could do, you just quickly do one write up next thing you go drop account number. How would you know what the Benue people need when you never go there. You just dey wherever you dey, write one nonsense letter come drop account… I’m happy Nigerians rebuked you to the point wey you go delete am, e sweet my body,” Verydarkman said in a fiery video.
The activist went further to accuse Kiddwaya of flaunting his wealth on social media, only to turn around and expect average Nigerians, many struggling themselves to contribute financially.
“Because you na guy man wey like dey brag about your wealth. Every time you rub your wealth on people’s face, show say na you better pass every Nigerian…” he added.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation online about celebrity responsibility, performative activism, and the expectations placed on wealthy public figures during times of crisis.
While some argue that Kiddwaya’s intentions may have been noble, critics like Verydarkman believe his approach was poorly thought out and disconnected from the reality on ground.
Kiddwaya has yet to issue a public statement addressing the backlash or clarifying whether the donation drive will continue in another form. For now, the post remains deleted, and the conversation around wealth, empathy, and accountability in Nigerian celebrity culture rages on.
