Naira Marley Was More Popular Than Wizkid, Davido – VDM
Controversial social media commentator, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has claimed that Nigerian singer Naira Marley was once more popular than top Afrobeats stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
In a recent TikTok video, VDM discussed the effects of cancel culture on celebrities. He argued that Naira Marley commanded the largest fanbase in Nigeria — known as the Marlians — before being “cancelled” over allegations linking him to the death of his former signee, Mohbad.
“Naira Marley was bigger than Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido. He had a very large fanbase both in Nigeria and abroad until this Mohbad issue. The music industry is so dark. The jealousy in the industry is too much,” he said.
VDM called on authorities to conclude the investigation into Mohbad’s death, saying the public needs closure on the matter.
