Controversial social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has dismissed a viral AI-made picture linking him to Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, amid speculations surrounding her alleged pregnancy.
In a post shared via his Facebook handle on Sunday, VDM described the viral photo as fake and AI-generated, insisting that it was made to tarnish his image as he has never met the actress in person.
“I will like to address this picture going viral. Fellow Nigerians, I am not the man responsible for her pregnancy if she is. I have never met her in my life, and I am sure I won’t be willing to meet her ever. Please disregard this picture because it is a fake picture to tarnish my reputation. I am certain this is AI,” he wrote.
Going further, he took a swipe at weight-loss brands, suggesting that Nkechi Blessing’s visible belly in the photo might be due to excessive use of slimming products rather than pregnancy.
“In my humble opinion, I think it is the combination of different slimming products that is in that belle,” he added.
VDM also used the opportunity to caution against misinformation and cyberbullying, calling on Nigerians to be more vigilant against false advertisement and character defamation.
“Thank you all, have a lovely Sunday and say no to false advertising in Nigeria. Protect one another. Say no to bullying too,” he concluded.
The viral photo featured VDM, a critic of the actress, wrapping his hand around Nkechi Blessing’s protruding belly.
It stirred mixed reactions online, with some metizens speculating about VDM’s relationship with the actress.
