“All Planned?” — BLord Breaks Silence on Ratel Feud With VeryDarkMan
Popular Nigerian businessman and tech entrepreneur, BLord, has finally reacted to the much-talked-about online feud between himself and social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), revealing that the controversy surrounding the Ratel app was deliberately staged. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
BLord made the disclosure via a post on his official Facebook page on January 22, 2026, following weeks of intense speculation, debates, and viral online exchanges between both personalities.
The public disagreement had earlier centred on claims over the ownership and trademark rights of the “Ratel” name, sparking widespread reactions across social media platforms.
In his statement, BLord admitted that the heated exchanges and trademark claims were strategically planned as part of a publicity campaign.
According to him, the online drama was orchestrated to generate buzz, increase visibility, and drive massive engagement for the Ratel app, which has since gained increased public attention.
His revelation surprised many followers who had assumed the feud was genuine, with some praising the strategy as smart marketing, while others criticised it as misleading.
BLord further referenced the Blunt Gadget Rally, describing it as another example of collaboration and strategic promotion involving the same parties.
He explained that such initiatives were part of broader efforts to build awareness around tech products and brands within Nigeria’s fast-growing digital ecosystem.
Since his disclosure, reactions have continued to trail the development, with social media users expressing mixed feelings over the ethics and effectiveness of staged online controversies as marketing tools.
As of the time of filing this report, VeryDarkMan has yet to publicly respond to BLord’s latest claims.