Controversial activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has called out gospel artist Mercy Chinwo over the ongoing royalty dispute involving her former record label, EeZee Conceptz.

In a video shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, VDM accused Chinwo of manipulation and warned her to stay away after she recently followed him on Instagram.

“I noticed that Mercy Chinwo followed me on Instagram. I was surprised. The fact that she typed my name and followed me made me suspicious,” he said.

The social commentator linked her sudden move to a calculated PR strategy, especially after Coach Nancy Nnadi, the Managing Director of EeZee Conceptz, retracted earlier statements made against Chinwo.

“Towards evening, I saw that the MD of EeZee Conceptz had retracted her statement against Mercy Chinwo. Mercy Chinwo, you cannot follow me. I will block you. You cannot patronise me,” VDM stated.

He further accused the gospel singer of using her influence to silence the record label, saying:

“You have bullied EeZee Conceptz. That is why they are retracting their statement. I don’t associate myself with evil, especially those disguising themselves as gospel artists.”

VDM’s comments have sparked mixed reactions online as the royalty controversy continues to stir debate.

See the video here:

See some comments below:

@GodlyVibesOnly wrote:“VDM no send! Gospel artist or not, if you cross line, he’ll call you out!”

@TracyTalksReal said:“Mercy Chinwo should have just ignored him. This follow-back was not necessary at all.”

@RealSeyi001 added:“VDM is too blunt for comfort. But he speaks some hard truths though!”

@iamchristabel:”VDM no dey look face o! Gospel or not, once he smell clout or manipulation, wahala go burst.”

@DejiOfLagos:”This guy dey fear anybody? He just called out Mercy Chinwo like she’s one regular celeb. Wahala”