🎵 What’s Going On?
Nigeria’s most talked‑about online beef has taken a musical turn. Activist turned music provocateur VeryDarkMan (VDM, born Martins Vincent Otse) has released a new diss‑track titled “Ole”, marking round two in his clash with street‑pop sensation Portable (Habib Okikiola) YouTube+14Premium Times Nigeria+14Daily Post Nigeria+14.
The feud, which dates back to October 2024, ignited when VDM accused Portable of violence at a Lagos event, and Portable hit back accusing VDM of clout‑chasing using the late Mohbad’s case Premium Times Nigeria+1Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+1. Both parties have since escalated the war online and in audio.
🎤 The Tracks
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“Ole” – VDM’s latest cut calls Portable a thief, resurrects a viral 2020 video where Portable was accused of theft, and uses sharp lyrics in multiple languages. Produced by Jimoh Waxiu and featuring emerging artist MonstarBoi, the track is already trending on SoundCloud and Audiomack Premium Times Nigeria+1Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+1.
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“Oromadiye Adodi” – Portable’s riposte arrives just hours later, lashing out with personal jabs including questioning VDM’s sexuality and mocking his parents. He flexes symbols of success in the video—expensive phones, car keys—to dispel theft claims Facebook+8Premium Times Nigeria+8Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+8
🔍 Why It’s Making Headlines
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Cultural significance: Nigerian street‑hop beefs like this echo legendary rap feuds—think Tupac vs Biggie—though both sides vow “no body count” Premium Times Nigeria.
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Overexposure risk: Industry voices like singer YoungOG warn that Portable’s rapid-fire diss strategy may dilute his music’s value over time. “Music will begin to lose value due to overexposure,” he notes Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+1Daily Post Nigeria+1.
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Escalation tactics: VDM petitioned the police against Portable after being labelled a thief, while Portable reportedly turned to spiritual consultation at a shrine—highlighting how deep the conflict runs YouTube+10Facebook+10Premium Times Nigeria+10.
⚡ What Fans Are Saying
Social media platforms are buzzing. Comments compiled by Legit.ng capture the polarizing reactions:
“Team VeryDarkMan hit the like button… Portable, we’ve been expecting your video.”
“VDM came hard with ‘Ole’, but Portable really said ‘hold my beer.’”
“This is no longer beef, na full barbecue.” Facebook+15Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+15Instagram+15
Supporters and critics alike are divided, turning the beef into a viral spectacle.
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