Popular activist and social critic Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has opened up about the toll his activism has taken on his health and personal life as he battles an eye condition. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
In a heartfelt post on Instagram, the activist shared that his eye problems have been caused by excessive phone use, a result of his constant work for social justice. He spoke about the emotional and physical strain of his activism, revealing that he has lost his privacy and made many enemies because of his advocacy. However, despite these challenges, he remains determined and committed, stating that giving up is not an option.
In his emotional message on Instagram, he wrote: “Bro to bro, people’s problems wan kpai me on God. I’ve been getting eye problems from always being on the phone. I’m stressed. I don’t even have a private life anymore.
The sad part is, I’ve gone too deep into it that I can’t turn back. And the crazy thing is, for everyone I fight for, I become an enemy to the person I fight against. Lol. We move.”
