Who is beefing with whom now?
If you’ve spent even a little time on Nigerian social media, you’ll know one thing for sure: there’s always drama. From subtle shade to full-blown online wars, influencer beefs have become part of the culture.
What starts as small criticism or private issues often spirals into public callouts, leaked chats, emotional livestreams, and sometimes even legal battles.
Here are five influencer beefs that have dominated the conversation recently.
1. VeryDarkMan (VDM) vs Blord
This is easily one of the biggest clashes on Nigerian social media right now.
VDM, known for calling out scams and controversial figures, turned his attention to Blord, a crypto entrepreneur famous for his flashy lifestyle and tech-related businesses.
It started as criticism of Blord’s business practices, but things quickly escalated. Accusations of overpricing, fake branding, and misleading promotions flew around. Then came legal drama, trademark disputes, and claims of identity misuse.
By April 2026, the situation had moved to court, making it more than just online drama.
2. Buba Girl vs Energy Goddess
What makes this one messy is that it started as a friendship.
Buba Girl and Energy Goddess (alongside Beauty Goddess and friends) were once close, publicly supporting each other. But things fell apart after private chats were allegedly discovered on Buba Girl’s phone.
The messages reportedly contained comments about mutual friends, sparking accusations of betrayal. Screenshots surfaced, and the situation exploded online.
Now it’s a full-on fallout, with fans divided over loyalty, privacy, and trust.
3. Bobrisky vs Papaya Ex
This beef is all about status and dominance.
Bobrisky, known for luxury and a bold online presence, has long claimed the title of the “biggest girl in Lagos.” When Papaya Ex began rising with a similar flashy lifestyle, it didn’t sit well.
What followed were insults, online shade, and even a physical confrontation at a party back in 2022.
Even now, the tension hasn’t completely disappeared, with both sides still throwing subtle jabs.
4. VeryDarkMan vs King Mitchy (and Seyi Tinubu)
VDM appears again. This time, in a heated situation with King Mitchy.
The issue started after Mitchy posted about renovating a school, seemingly throwing shade at VDM. He responded by questioning the legitimacy of her work and alleging political backing from Seyi Tinubu.
The drama escalated quickly with emotional livestreams, public accusations, and intense online debates.
Mitchy later apologized and stepped back, while Seyi Tinubu denied any involvement. VDM, however, has maintained his stance.
5. Purple Speedy vs Crispdal
Not all beefs start as fights; some start as love stories.
Purple Speedy and Crispdal were once one of TikTok’s favorite couples. Their breakup came as a shock to many fans.
Speculation began after a Valentine’s post involving another woman, followed by emotional posts, unfollows, and cryptic messages.
Since then, both creators have moved on individually, but fans are still talking about what went wrong.
Final Take
Influencer beefs in Nigeria are a mix of entertainment, personal conflict, and sometimes serious real-life consequences.
While some are clearly driven by clout, others reveal deeper issues around trust, business, and relationships.
One thing is certain: as long as social media exists, the drama isn’t ending anytime soon.