Popular media personality Nedu has taken legal action against social media critic VeryDarkMan, accusing him of making defamatory statements. Nedu’s legal team has issued a pre-action notice demanding that VeryDarkMan retract his claims, apologize publicly, and pay N500 million in damages.
VeryDarkMan confirmed receiving the notice in a video posted on his Instagram page. In the clip, he addressed his followers and hinted at an upcoming court battle.
“Nedu’s lawyers have served me o, so make una get ready for court case,” he said.
The legal notice, sent on behalf of Nedu and Tokindrumz Picture and Media Ltd, refers to a 12-minute video posted by VeryDarkMan on YouTube and Instagram on February 19, 2025. In the video, titled How Nedu Diverted NGO Scholarship Meant for Nigerians, VeryDarkMan allegedly made statements that Nedu’s lawyers claim are false and damaging to their client’s reputation.
The legal team also pointed out that Nedu is not the owner of Tokindrumz but rather a talent associated with the brand. They argued that the accusations made in the video were baseless and had the potential to harm Nedu’s image.
As part of the demands, the notice instructs VeryDarkMan to remove all videos featuring Nedu from his social media platforms within 24 hours of receiving the notice. Additionally, it calls for a public apology and compensation of N500 million for the alleged harm caused.
