A fresh wave of controversy is sweeping through Nigeria’s entertainment industry — and at the center of it all is music producer Samklef, stirring tension between Afrobeats superstar Davido, social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM), and Afro-fusion heavyweight Burna Boy.
In a series of no-holds-barred remarks, Samklef has peeled back the curtain on what he claims is a web of betrayal, shifting loyalties, and strategic alignments among some of the industry’s biggest personalities. His explosive revelations are now fueling debates across social media and reigniting long-standing rivalries.
Davido, VDM, and a Favour Turned Fallout
Samklef revisited a past incident that involved Davido reportedly using his influence to secure VDM’s release from police custody — an arrest that, ironically, Samklef himself claims to have initiated. At the time, Davido’s action was seen as magnanimous, even noble. However, the tone has drastically shifted.
According to Samklef, the once cordial relationship between the singer and the outspoken activist has now deteriorated, and he’s accusing VDM of using relationships with powerful figures for personal gain. Samklef alleges that VDM is now cozying up to Burna Boy following his falling-out with Davido — a move he sees as part of a recurring pattern.
Enter Burna Boy
While Burna Boy has made no official statement on the matter, Samklef’s insinuation is clear: that VDM may be leveraging his online influence to gain favor in new circles — possibly at Davido’s expense. The implication? A silent but growing rivalry that could further divide the entertainment powerhouses.
This has sparked wild speculation online about whether Burna Boy is simply an uninvolved party or an indirect player in what could become a messy public triangle.
Fans Take Sides
The public response has been swift and polarizing. Some fans have praised Samklef for “saying what others are afraid to,” while others have accused him of fueling unnecessary drama to stay relevant.
Still, many observers see his comments as a reflection of deeper, often unspoken fractures in Nigeria’s entertainment scene — a space where loyalty can be fleeting, and influence is currency.
As social media continues to buzz and cryptic posts fly, one thing is certain: the gloves are off, and the backstage politics of Nigerian celebrity culture are more visible than ever.
Whether Samklef’s revelations lead to public reconciliation, more diss tracks, or another online war remains to be seen. But for now, the industry — and its fans — are watching closely.
