Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a defamation lawsuit against social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), seeking N1.1 billion in damages. The suit, filed on March 3, 2025, responds to VDM's Instagram posts alleging that Chinwo withheld earnings from her performances instead of remitting them to her former record label, EeZee Concept, owned by Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (EeZee Tee). 

Chinwo's legal representative, Pelumi Olajengbesi, stated that VDM's accusations are "libelous, malicious, and damaging," emphasizing that VDM had no direct involvement in the dispute between Chinwo and EeZee Tee. The lawsuit seeks N1 billion in general damages, N100 million in punitive and aggravated damages, and an additional N25 million to cover legal expenses. Chinwo also demands that VDM delete the alleged defamatory posts, issue a public apology, and publish retractions in four national newspapers for 14 consecutive days. 

This legal action adds to the ongoing feud between Chinwo and EeZee Concept, which began after her departure from the label. Chinwo has accused EeZee Tee of exploiting her and diverting approximately $345,000 from her digital platforms and events without disclosing the transactions and remitting her share. Onyedikachukwu has denied these allegations, maintaining that all financial dealings were transparent.