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GehGeh Criticises Carter Efe Over Remarks About VeryDarkMan’s Mother, Warns Against Fighting Other People’s Battles

Entertainment | November 4, 2026
Nigerian social media personality and financial commentator GehGeh has criticised comedian and streamer Carter Efe over his controversial remarks about the mother of social media activist VeryDarkMan, describing his decision to involve himself in the dispute as a serious mistake.
GehGeh's reaction comes amid growing controversy surrounding Carter Efe's public confrontation with VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, following disagreements involving Afrobeats singer Davido and rapper Zlatan Ibile.
According to reports, Carter Efe had expressed anger over VDM's criticism of the entertainers and made disturbing remarks directed at the activist's mother during a livestream. The comments subsequently attracted public criticism and prompted calls for intervention.
GehGeh argued that people should exercise caution before involving themselves in disputes involving individuals with greater influence, resources and connections.
He reportedly advised Carter Efe against putting himself in a potentially damaging situation while attempting to defend other people's interests.
GehGeh's position was that supporting friends does not necessarily require confronting their critics or becoming personally involved in their disagreements.
The controversy surrounding VeryDarkMan's mother
The dispute intensified after Carter Efe reportedly made a statement suggesting that VeryDarkMan's mother would die within the week.
The remarks triggered backlash, with critics arguing that family members should not be dragged into disagreements between public personalities.
Content creator Izu Tec subsequently disclosed that he had submitted a petition against Carter Efe at the Inspector-General of Police's office, citing concerns about the safety and emotional well-being of VeryDarkMan's mother. He reportedly said the latest petition brought the number of petitions he had submitted against the streamer to three.
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The petition represents an escalation of the controversy, although its submission does not establish that Carter Efe has committed a criminal offence or that any allegation has been proven.
GehGeh's advice to Carter Efe
GehGeh's intervention centres on the risks of becoming personally involved in conflicts involving influential friends.
He reportedly argued that Carter Efe could support Davido and Zlatan through positive gestures, including promoting their businesses and publicly showing appreciation, rather than engaging in confrontations with their critics.
He also suggested that Davido, given his financial resources and influence, could handle disagreements without needing Carter Efe to fight on his behalf.
Interestingly, GehGeh disclosed that Davido had previously supported his university project by publicly recognising the institution when it was gaining attention online. He said he appreciated the singer's support and subsequently promoted Davido's music.
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A wider debate about celebrity loyalty and online responsibility
The controversy raises broader questions about celebrity loyalty, social media influence and the boundaries of public disagreements.
While entertainers and influencers have the right to defend people they respect, threats or statements wishing harm on another person's family can move an ordinary online disagreement into much more serious territory.
The involvement of VeryDarkMan's mother has also highlighted the importance of protecting family members from disputes they may have no direct involvement in.
For Carter Efe, the growing controversy presents an opportunity to reconsider how he expresses disagreements publicly. For GehGeh, the intervention reinforces his argument that loyalty should not require unnecessary personal confrontation.
Factful24 Takeaway
Public influence comes with responsibility. Defending a friend does not mean every disagreement must become a personal battle. When family members become targets of online hostility, the conversation moves beyond entertainment and into questions of personal safety, responsible communication and accountability.
Source:https://www.gistreel.com/that-was-a-very-wrong-thing-to-do-gehgeh-tackles-carter-efe-over-verydarkmans-mother-comment-following-petition/
