Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has publicly clashed with social media personality Verydarkman over claims that she reneged on a reported agreement to apologize to Nigerian musicians Naira Marley and Sam Larry. The dispute, rooted in allegations tied to the death of late Afrobeat singer Mohbad, has escalated into a war of words on social media and at police cybercrime hearings.
Verydarkman, known for his online commentary, alleged that Ojo had committed to a public apology during a mediation session hosted by Nigeria’s cybercrime police division, the National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC). The meeting reportedly included Ojo, musicians Naira Marley and Sam Larry, actress Tonto Dikeh, and their legal teams. The activist accused Ojo of retracting her pledge, framing it as a breach of their discussion’s terms.
Ojo swiftly dismissed the accusations, branding Verydarkman as “manipulative” and “deceitful” in a video statement. She defended her decision to publicly criticize Naira Marley and Sam Larry, both of whom have faced unproven allegations of involvement in the events surrounding Mohbad’s death in September 2023. The actress emphasized that her stance was driven by videos circulating online after Mohbad’s passing, which she described as evidence of harassment.
“I saw a video of Sam Larry harassing Zlatan Ibile and Mohbad. That was when I believed the bullying allegations,” Ojo stated, referencing footage that purportedly showed Sam Larry mocking the late singer and scenes of physical altercations. She also cited a separate video of Naira Marley dancing days after Mohbad’s death, which she said fueled her outrage. “As a concerned citizen and mother, I used my platforms to speak out,” she added.
The actress rejected claims of a formal agreement to apologize, insisting she attended the NCCC meeting in response to an official invitation while en route to an event in Tanzania. “I’ve never met Naira Marley before—I only promoted his music,” she clarified, questioning Verydarkman’s credibility. “People should stop taking him seriously. He speaks from both sides of his mouth.”
The conflict underscores broader tensions in Nigeria’s entertainment industry following Mohbad’s untimely death, which sparked nationwide calls for accountability over alleged bullying and harassment. While police investigations into the singer’s death remain ongoing, public figures like Ojo have leveraged social media to amplify demands for justice.
Neither Naira Marley nor Sam Larry has responded publicly to Ojo’s latest remarks. The NCCC has not confirmed whether it summoned Verydarkman or addressed Ojo’s alleged petition. As the feud unfolds online, it highlights the interplay between celebrity influence, social media activism, and Nigeria’s evolving legal efforts to curb cyber-related disputes.
