Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has trademarked the brand name “Ratel” and issued a cease-and-desist letter to social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, ordering him to stop using the name without authorisation.
Blord disclosed the development in a now-trending post on his Instagram page, following the trademarking of “Ratel” as his business brand name.
Before now, ‘Ratel’ was the name VeryDarkMan used to identify his loyal online supporters or movement.
In a public statement shared via his Instagram story, Blord said VeryDarkMan would no longer be allowed to use the name without his consent.
“I have directed my SAN to issue a cease and desist to VDM to stop using my brand name ‘Ratel’. He will have to get approval from me henceforth before using that name Ratel,” he wrote.
The move comes amid an ongoing feud between the two public figures on social media.
The dispute began in October 2025 after VeryDarkMan visited China to assist some Nigerian business owners in sourcing cheaper goods and supplier contacts. During the trip, VeryDarkMan accused Blord of alleged business fraud and overpricing of modified gadgets.
The feud later escalated when VeryDarkMan was said to have petitioned the Police to investigate Blord’s business practices.
