Media personality Nedu Wazobia takes legal action against social media influencer VeryDarkMan (VDM) over alleged defamatory statements on his platforms.
On Tuesday, February 24, 2025, Nedu formally served a pre-action notice, warning VDM about alleged defamatory statements made on his social media platforms.
Defamatory allegations and video content
In the legal notice, Nedu’s lawyers, representing both him and Tokindrumz Picture and Media Ltd., accused VDM of spreading false and damaging claims.
They pointed to a 12-minute video posted by VDM on YouTube and Instagram on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. According to the legal team, the video was filled with “defamatory, false, and disparaging attacks” against Nedu and his media company.
One of the key allegations in the video, titled How Nedu Diverted NGO Scholarship Meant for Nigerians, accused Nedu of financial misconduct.
However, Nedu’s lawyers dismissed the claims as “incessant lies.” They also highlighted VDM’s attempt to evade legal consequences by spelling “fraud” as “fr@vd” in the video.
Investigation clears Nedu of wrongdoing
The lawyers further stated that the controversy surrounding the Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK (MSBM) had already been reviewed by the appropriate authorities.
After thorough investigations, these authorities found no substantial evidence to pursue legal action.
Despite this, VDM allegedly continued posting additional videos, repeating and reinforcing the same “false and defamatory attacks” against Nedu and his brand.
Accusations involving Nigerian celebrities
In one of the videos, VDM reportedly claimed that Nedu collaborated with Nigerian musicians Timaya and Kcee Limpopo to orchestrate fraudulent activities. Nedu’s legal team strongly denied this accusation.
Clarification on charity and business involvement
Addressing the charity work linked to the allegations, the lawyers clarified that the Nedu Foundation was established to help students secure admission into MSBM.
They emphasized that Nedu had no direct involvement in handling funds and was unaware of any alleged financial mismanagement.
![Media Personality Nedu and social media influencer VDM. [Photo credit: Google]](https://newdailyprime.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/nedu-510x340-1.jpg)
Additionally, they stated that Nedu was never paid for his role in promoting the charity or organizing related events.
The legal representatives also corrected a common misconception about Tokindrumz Picture and Media Ltd. They clarified that while Nedu is associated with the brand, he is not its owner but rather a talent under the company’s management.
Legal demands and possible lawsuit
In response to the alleged defamation, Nedu’s legal team has issued three key demands:
- Immediate Retraction – VDM must remove all videos containing defamatory claims about Nedu from all his platforms within 24 hours of receiving the notice.
- Public Apology – He must issue a public apology across all his social media channels.
- Financial Compensation – Nedu is demanding ₦500 million in damages for the harm caused to his reputation.
The letter warns that if VDM fails to meet these demands, Nedu and his legal team will proceed with legal action. The situation continues to develop, and it remains to be seen how VDM will respond.
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