In a turn of events that has both shocked and amused fans across Nigeria’s online entertainment space, social media activist and controversial commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has once again proven that silence can sometimes be the loudest response. The internet went into a frenzy after VDM posted a now-viral video of himself eating turkey—calmly, silently, and unbothered—shortly after comedian DeeOne went on a heated Instagram rant calling him out.
This drama began when DeeOne, known for his outspoken nature and sarcastic online personality, launched into a scathing tirade against VeryDarkMan, accusing him of being clout-driven, arrogant, and disrespectful to fellow entertainers. In his rant, DeeOne alleged that VDM had made a name by insulting others, meddling in issues that don’t concern him, and dragging celebrities in the name of “justice” and “truth-telling.”
“Who made you the judge of everybody?” DeeOne shouted in his video. “You think eating turkey and speaking grammar makes you right all the time? You talk too much, bro. Your time dey come.”
Just hours later, VDM seemingly responded—but not with a lengthy clapback, an IG live rant, or even a post. Instead, he uploaded a short video clip of himself at home, sitting on a couch, relaxed, dressed casually, and enjoying a large, juicy turkey wing. He didn’t say a word. No captions. No background music. Just the unmistakable sound of turkey being devoured with calm precision and deliberate silence.
Social Media Reacts
As expected, the video blew up almost immediately. Within minutes, it trended on X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #VDMvsDeeOne, with fans and followers praising VeryDarkMan’s ability to “shade without saying a word.”
One user wrote:
“DeeOne was shouting on IG for 10 minutes straight, and VDM just chewed turkey and won the battle. This guy different 💀.”
Another commented:
“That turkey response is the most savage thing I’ve seen all month. Silence really is violence.”
Even celebrities jumped into the comment section. A-list actress and influencer Toke Makinwa wrote, “I have never seen a turkey cause so much damage. Epic.”
Media Analysts Weigh In
Speaking to media blog GistNation, digital culture analyst Chuka Emmanuel said the move was “a masterclass in non-verbal communication.”
“VeryDarkMan understands the psychology of the internet. He knew anything he said could escalate things unnecessarily, but eating turkey while ignoring the noise? That’s viral marketing genius. He didn’t defend himself — he didn’t need to. The turkey did all the talking.”
What’s Next for VDM and DeeOne?
While DeeOne has yet to respond to the turkey video directly, fans are already anticipating a part two. Some are urging him to move on, while others are encouraging him to “match energy” with a food-eating video of his own — possibly suya or amala.
This isn’t the first time VeryDarkMan has used silence to make a statement. Known for his unconventional ways of handling online feuds, VDM has always made it clear that he doesn’t play by the industry’s rulebook — and this latest saga only solidifies his status as a master of digital drama.
Whether this marks the end of the online beef or the beginning of a bizarre new food-themed clapback war remains to be seen. One thing is clear though: in the age of noise, silence — paired with a perfectly roasted turkey — can be the loudest message of all.
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