VeryDarkMan Visits Fela’s Grave to Show Respect and Offer Sacrifices!

VeryDarkMan Visits Fela’s Grave to Show Respect and Offer Sacrifices!

Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist

Nigerian social media activist and influencer VeryDarkMan (real name Martins Vincent Otse) has sparked widespread online debate after he reportedly visited the gravesite of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti to pay tribute and offer symbolic sacrifices.
According to multiple reports and social media posts, VeryDarkMan was seen at Fela’s burial site where he paid his respects and made offerings including traditional sacrifices in honour of the late music icon’s legacy. Some circulating images and videos also show him in the company of Seun Kuti, Fela’s son, during the visit.
The gesture has generated mixed reactions across social media platforms. While some supporters described the act as a cultural expression of reverence for Fela’s enduring influence on music, activism and African identity, others questioned the ritualistic nature of the visit, asking whether it suggests a shift toward treating Fela as a spiritual figure rather than a cultural icon.
Online discussions intensified as critics accused VeryDarkMan of elevating Fela beyond his historical and artistic legacy into near-mythic or deity-like status. In contrast, defenders argued that the activist was exercising personal and cultural freedom in honouring a national legend in his own way.
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who pioneered Afrobeat and used his music as a powerful tool for political resistance and social commentary, remains one of Africa’s most influential cultural figures decades after his death. His legacy continues to inspire debates on how icons should be remembered, honoured and interpreted by new generations.
As the story continues to trend, social media engagement remains high, with Nigerians and global audiences sharing varying interpretations of Fela’s legacy and the symbolism behind the controversial visit.

Citation:
1.Ladun Liadi’s Blog https://ladunliadinews.com/verydarkman-offers-sacrifice-at-fela-kutis-grave/

2.EElive https://www.eelive.ng/seun-kuti-and-verydarkman-honor-afrobeat-legend-fela-with-traditional-rites-at-gravesite/

3.Facebook (Gistlover) https://www.facebook.com/gistlover/posts/verydarkman-visits-felas-grave-to-show-respect-and-offer-scrifices-to-the-legend/1461780239290376/

4.Instagram Reel https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUY6UEzDW_l/

5.Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felabration

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Mustapha Labake Omowumi

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Mustapha Labake Omowumi is a journalist from Ibadan, Oyo State, and a graduate of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Mathematics. He demonstrates a strong commitment to professional journalism, with a keen interest in writing and storytelling, guided by principles of self-discipline, accuracy, and trustworthiness.

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