Controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has dismissed a viral picture linking him to Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing amid rumours surrounding her alleged pregnancy.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Sunday, VDM described the image as fake and AI-generated, insisting it was created to tarnish his reputation. He stressed that he has never met the actress in person.
“I will like to address this picture going viral. Fellow Nigerians, I am not the man responsible for her pregnancy if she is. I have never met her in my life, and I am sure I won’t be willing to meet her ever. Please disregard this picture because it is a fake picture to tarnish my reputation. I am certain this is AI,” he wrote.
He went further to take a swipe at weight-loss brands, suggesting that Nkechi Blessing’s visible belly might be linked to excessive use of slimming products rather than pregnancy. “In my humble opinion, I think it is the combination of different slimming products that is in that belle,” he added.
VDM also cautioned against misinformation and cyberbullying, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant against false advertising and deliberate character defamation. “Thank you all, have a lovely Sunday and say no to false advertising in Nigeria. Protect one another. Say no to bullying too,” he concluded.
The viral photo, which showed VDM with his hand on the actress’s protruding belly, stirred mixed reactions online, with many speculating about his alleged connection to Nkechi Blessing.
