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Nollywood actor Damola Olatunji has raised serious concerns following a disturbing online stunt involving social media personalities King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM.
The incident, which saw the duo drink hypo a highly toxic household cleaning substance has sparked outrage across social media and triggered conversations about the growing trend of dangerous content online.
Reacting to the viral videos, Damola did not hide his displeasure. The actor questioned the role of law enforcement agencies in curbing what he described as “stupid contents promoting suicide.”
According to him, such reckless behaviour should not be tolerated, especially in a digital space where children and teenagers are active participants.
“I don’t understand what the police are doing towards all this stupid contents promoting suicide. It’s not funny anymore, and no one should be allowed to engage in such an act. Knowing that kids are also in the internet space,” he stated.
The stunt has left many Nigerians deeply worried. Beyond the shock value, critics argue that the act sends a dangerous message to impressionable viewers who may attempt to replicate similar behaviour for attention or social media validation.
In a country where mental health conversations are still developing, many believe that trivialising self-harm for clout could have devastating consequences.
For Damola, the issue goes beyond mere content creation. He stressed that public figures and influencers must understand the responsibility that comes with their platforms. With millions of followers watching their every move, actions perceived as daring or entertaining could easily influence vulnerable individuals.
The controversy also comes amid heightened scrutiny of online creators who push extreme content to remain relevant.
While some supporters of King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan insist the act was only a stunt and not an actual attempt to harm themselves, others argue that even staging such scenes is irresponsible. Many social media users have since called for regulatory bodies and the police to step in before more dangerous trends emerge.
Parents have also expressed fears about the type of content their children are exposed to daily. With smartphones now easily accessible to young users, critics say there is an urgent need for stricter monitoring and accountability in Nigeria’s digital space.
As conversations continue online, Damola’s comments have added weight to the growing demand for authorities to take proactive measures.
His stance reflects a broader concern among entertainers and concerned citizens who believe that content encouraging harmful behaviour should not be normalised under the guise of entertainment.
The incident has once again highlighted the fine line between creativity and recklessness in today’s content-driven culture.
Whether law enforcement agencies will respond to the calls for action remains to be seen. However, one thing is clear many Nigerians are no longer amused by stunts that appear to glorify dangerous behaviour, especially when young minds are watching.
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