In the constant hustle and flex-fest of Nigerian social media, a fresh drama has lit up the feed: online activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) dragged...
In the constant hustle and flex-fest of Nigerian social media, a fresh drama has lit up the feed: online activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) dragged crypto-investor-turned-show-off Blord for buying what he claimed was a new Mercedes-Benz — and then demanded proof of true billionaire status. “If you’re really one, buy a private jet or a 2025 Benz,” VDM sneered, stirring memories of when rapper Shatta Wale mocked show-off car posts with his “my Bugatti still moves when yours doesn’t” meme.
The shade was thick and the comments came fast. Blord — known online for crypto trades, flashy cars and a “rich forever” tagline — had just uploaded a video of his supposed new Mercedes-Benz S500. But VeryDarkMan wasn’t impressed. Instead, he accused Blord of nothing more than upgrading a 2007 model to look like a 2023, and challenged his billionaire tally in a public video.
“You want us to believe you’re a billionaire? Then go big. Buy a private jet. Or at least a 2025 Benz,” VDM taunted. He even shared a video from a car dealer claiming it’s possible to retrofit an older car to look like a newer model. The message? “Stop cheap flexing; we see you.”
This back-and-forth isn’t unique in Nigeria’s online culture. Last year, singer Rema caught flak when he posted a vintage whip with “2024 fresh” captions — Instagram sleuths exposed the mileage and drove the meme train. And before that, when soccer star Odion Ighalo arrived in Lagos with a tinted Range Rover styled as a 2022 model but registered 2018, tweeps had a field day. The point: not everything that glitters is brand-new or genuine.
In Blord’s case, VDM compounded his attack with allegations of shady business practices: selling refurbished iPhone XRs as iPhone 17 Pro devices to unsuspecting Nigerians. That story had already shaken Blord’s king-of-crypto image. So the car flex suddenly became more than just about wheels — it became a symbol of authenticity vs appearance.
Fans weighed in with memes and comments. One user wrote: “If you buy a 2021 Benz and caption 2025, that’s not billionaire, that’s delusional.” Another said: “Private jet or nothing. That’s the truth. Money talks louder than your caption.” Meanwhile, defenders of Blord argued it’s his money — he can show off whatever he wants. They say VDM is just chasing clout.
But for many observers, the larger theme here is about self-brand vs reality. In a society where money flexing on social media often masks real debt or financial stress, such public call-outs carry weight. They ask: Are we celebrating real success, or just polished images?
Conclusion
What started as a car post has become a full-blown online showdown between image and substance. VeryDarkMan’s challenge to Blord — buy a 2025 Benz or a jet if you’re really a billionaire — might sting, but it taps into a truth Nigerians know: bragging doesn’t equal proof. Whether Blord responds with a genuine upgrade or exits the spotlight quietly remains to be seen — but the discussion he triggered about wealth authenticity isn’t going away.