By Peter.
Nigerian street-hop sensation Portable (real name Habeeb Okikiola) isn’t holding back after the chaotic in-flight brawl between social media firebrand VeryDarkMan (VDM) and comedian Mr. Jollof went viral. The scuffle unfolded on a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos on November 17, 2025, turning a routine boarding into a full-blown fistfight that delayed takeoff and got both men deplaned and handed over to airport security.
What Went Down on the Flight?
The Spark: Eyewitness accounts vary—some say Mr. Jollof (Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi) threw the first punch, while others claim VDM (Martins Vincent Otse) jumped up from his seat to confront him. Either way, videos show the duo trading blows in the tight cabin space, with shocked passengers yelling and filming the frenzy.
Aftermath: The crew swiftly intervened, enforcing the airline’s zero-tolerance policy. VDM later bragged on Facebook about “dealing with” Jollof, even flashing bite marks on his chest as proof. Mr. Jollof fired back online, accusing VDM of starting it. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is now probing the incident, hinting at potential bans or fines for “unruly behavior” in the skies.
Airline Statement: United Nigeria’s PR rep, Chibuike Uloka, confirmed the de-escalation was “immediate and professional,” but emphasized no drama like this flies (pun intended).
Netizens are split: Some roasted both for turning a plane into a boxing ring (“Aviation authorities should ban them forever!”), while others picked sides (“VDM handled business—Jollof bit like a coward”). The feud stems from their ongoing online beef, where VDM calls out celebs and Jollof trolls back with savage memes.
Portable’s Savage Take
Dropping a no-filter Instagram video, Portable roasted VDM hard, questioning why he’d wait till boarding to scrap: “You see your enemy on the ground? No fight. You see him at the airport? No fight. But inside the plane? Boom—fists flying? Why not handle it before takeoff, bro?” He mocked VDM’s build (“Your body just big for nothing—you can’t even throw a proper punch!”) and shaded Jollof for allegedly biting to survive (“He turned your body into chicken and chomped away”). Portable even flexed his own rep: “See this guy they wanna pay N100 million to fight me? Nah, arrest him for life—fighting on a plane? That’s jail time!”
Portable, no stranger to scraps himself (remember his Ikeja street brawl?), used the moment to troll their long-running rivalry—VDM once dragged him over Felabration antics. Fans are eating it up, with comments like “Portable spilling tea hotter than jollof rice” flooding the replies.
Broader Vibes and What’s Next?
This isn’t just petty drama; it’s peak Naija social media chaos. A rapper even dropped a diss track on the fight, Michael Jackson-style, earning “Grammy-worthy” shouts from fans. But seriously, experts warn such antics could lead to blacklisting from airlines—VDM and Jollof might be grounded for good.
As the NCAA digs deeper, one thing’s clear: Nigerian influencers keep the content calendar stacked. What’s your take—VDM overplayed his hand, or Jollof deserved the smoke? Drop your thoughts below, and stay tuned for updates on this airborne beef. ✈️😂
