What began as a clash between Martins Otse aka Verydarkman and Omoyele Sowore is now spiralling into a wider cultural and ideological debate.This time, the spotlight has shifted to Seun Kuti and the loyal followers of VeryDarkMan, popularly known as Ratels.
Seun, who initially chose neutrality, citing his personal relationship with both parties, has now come under scrutiny. The turning point came when he revealed that Sowore has unrestricted access to his home, with his biometric details programmed into his security system.
That statement did not sit well with many.
For some Ratels, it raised questions of loyalty, and even accusations of tribalism, despite Seun’s long standing association with VeryDarkMan. What followed was a dramatic shift in the conversation. From personal disagreement to legacy comparison.
In a surprising twist, some supporters began drawing comparisons between VeryDarkMan and Seun’s father, the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, boldly claiming that modern day activism, as represented by VeryDarkMan, has surpassed what Fela achieved in his lifetime. A claim that is as provocative as it is controversial.
On the other hand, Seun Kuti is not retreating neither. In true form, he has signalled that the conversation is far from over, announcing another Instagram Live session where he is expected to address the escalating tension head on.