“Why’re You Restless? I Didn’t Even Call Your Name” — VDM Brings Another Bucket, and Iyabo Ojo Fans Are NOT Happy
Some feuds fade with time. This one just keeps finding new fuel. VeryDarkMan (VDM) is back at it with Iyabo Ojo, and this time the drama comes with a prop literally, a bucket after the actress reportedly posted an AI-generated video of herself destroying VDM’s buckets. His response? Bringing out an actual bucket of his own, captioned with a line dripping in sarcasm: “Iyabo Ojo, why’re you restless? I didn’t even call your name.”
This Feud Has Been Simmering for Over a Year
If you’re only just catching wind of the “bucket” beef, you’re walking into a story that’s been building since 2025. The tension between VeryDarkMan and Iyabo Ojo first exploded into public view during the fallout from Mohbad’s death, when VDM accused the actress of leading a secretive WhatsApp group nicknamed “the coven” by some online commentators allegedly used to shape public opinion, push narratives, and even orchestrate his arrest. Iyabo Ojo fired back hard, calling him “manipulative” and “dishonest,” and warning that leaking private chats without consent was a criminal offence that could carry legal consequences.
The back-and-forth got personal fast. VDM accused Iyabo Ojo of pressuring Naira Marley to apologize publicly as part of an alleged agreement reached during a roundtable at the Nigeria Police Force’s Cybercrime Centre a claim she denied outright, insisting he was twisting the story. There was even a brief truce: Iyabo Ojo publicly announced she was ending the feud entirely, declaring on Instagram that she’d prioritize “peace and positivity” and stop engaging. That peace, evidently, didn’t last.
Things escalated even further when VDM was re-arraigned before a Federal High Court judge in Abuja over alleged cyberbullying involving Iyabo Ojo and others meaning this isn’t just an internet spat anymore, it’s a feud that’s genuinely made its way into Nigeria’s court system.
Why “Buckets” Specifically?
The bucket has apparently become this feud’s version of a mascot a recurring prop both sides now use to troll each other, with Iyabo Ojo’s AI-generated video of herself “destroying” VDM’s buckets serving as the latest jab, and VDM’s response bucket serving as the immediate comeback. It’s the kind of petty, symbolic escalation that Nigerian internet beef thrives on — less about the actual object, more about who gets the last laugh in front of millions of followers.
Why This Keeps Trending
Because both parties have massive, deeply loyal followings who show up hard every single time. VDM’s activism-meets-controversy brand means his posts get amplified instantly, while Iyabo Ojo’s decades in Nollywood and her outspoken defense of Mohbad’s memory have earned her an equally passionate fanbase ready to defend her at every turn. Add court appearances, WhatsApp group allegations, and now dueling bucket videos, and you get a feud that simply refuses to stay buried.
Wahala Network Take
“I didn’t even call your name” might be one of the most passive-aggressive lines to come out of Nigerian internet beef this year and that’s saying something. Whether this bucket saga ends in laughter or another round of legal threats, one thing’s certain: peace between these two never seems to last long.
We’ll be watching to see who brings out the next prop.
