Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. The lawsuit, announced on Bobrisky’s Instagram account, accuses VeryDarkMan of spreading false information through an AI-generated audio clip.
According to the lawsuit, Bobrisky’s legal team claims that the audio falsely portrays Bobrisky as being involved in illicit relationships with prominent individuals, including politicians and law enforcement officials. The suit alleges that VeryDarkMan used Bobrisky’s name and influence for personal gain by making unverified statements about his relationships with these high-profile figures.
The legal document states, “Our client has informed us that in your quest for social media stardom, you have continued to exploit his name, personality, and social media influence to create media buzz for your personal gains.” Bobrisky’s lawyers further accuse VeryDarkMan of publishing defamatory statements that disregard their client’s mental health, privacy, and constitutional rights.
The lawsuit details that VeryDarkMan recently released an AI-generated audio call, alleging it was a conversation between Bobrisky and an unnamed individual. Bobrisky denies ever having such a conversation and calls the audio clip defamatory and an attempt at blackmail. The legal team demands that VeryDarkMan delete the audio, issue a public apology in two national newspapers, and release a video apology on all his social media platforms.
Bobrisky’s lawyers also request that VeryDarkMan cease publishing any defamatory content and pay ₦1 billion in damages within 24 hours. They warn that failure to comply with these demands will result in legal proceedings in court.
The legal team asserts that the AI-generated recording is a fabrication aimed at damaging Bobrisky’s reputation. They emphasize that Bobrisky has not accused any agency or individual of wrongdoing, putting the burden of proof on VeryDarkMan to justify his claims. The lawsuit also references a previous viral audio in which Bobrisky allegedly stated that unnamed officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission collected ₦15 million to drop money laundering charges against him.
Bobrisky’s team concludes by stating that if VeryDarkMan does not adhere to the demands within 24 hours, they will proceed with legal action through the courts.
