In this life, it’s always interesting how some people with questionable pasts suddenly feel qualified to become moral gatekeepers.

Today, let’s talk about VeryDarkMan (VDM) and his recent shot at Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. The audacity is laughable, to say the least.

Let’s be honest—VDM has no moral justification whatsoever to come out and throw shades at Regina Daniels. The same Regina Daniels who, regardless of anyone’s opinion, made her choice and is living her life in comfort. Yet, VDM chose to mock her decision to marry an older man—Ned Nwoko—as if he has been the ambassador of integrity since birth.

How did this topic even start trending again? Simple. VDM made a video where he threw heavy shade at Regina Daniels, implying she married Ned solely for money. The man didn’t stop there—he went on to talk like he’s the Chief Judge of Morality Court. But wait... who gave him that position?

Let’s rewind a bit.

This same VDM who is talking about morals and values is the same guy who, just a few months ago, admitted to doing all sorts of questionable things in the name of survival. The same guy who used to run preek and noodles business just to make ends meet. Yes, the "noodles and preek combo". For those who don’t understand, that means selling food while using body to top up income. So, you open pot for noodles in the kitchen and open leg for clients in the bedroom. That was your hustle, right?

Now here’s the twist—you gave a man a mouth job in the name of money. You used your body to get by, and nobody came for your neck. People even encouraged your hustle, because, at the end of the day, survival na survival. So, why is it suddenly a crime when Regina makes her own money moves?

Let’s not forget—Regina’s choice brought her wealth, security, and influence. She’s a young woman sitting among billionaires. Her decision didn’t just secure her future; it secured the future of her children. She’s not out here begging for data to go live. She’s not selling 18+ content. She’s not chasing clout to survive. She made a calculated decision, and it worked for her.

Meanwhile, VDM’s noodles didn’t even last long in the market. After selling preek and noodles, it didn’t fetch you the lifestyle you were craving, so you jumped ship. You left that hustle and started dragging people online. Why? Because controversy brings attention, and attention brings money. But dragging people to make a living is still a hustle, just not a noble one.

Now, you want to act like you’re better than someone who took a different path that worked out for her?

The truth is simple: this is a case of kettle calling pot black. VDM, you have no moral standing to mock Regina. You both made choices. Yours didn’t bring the fortune you hoped for. Hers did. That’s the only difference. So what’s the beef?

If Regina had married a young broke man and ended up suffering, would you have celebrated her then? No, you would still drag her for making “stupid” choices. So it’s not really about right or wrong for you—it’s about clout and attention.

Let’s be real. In today’s world, people do what they must to survive. And no one should be mocked for the choices they made if those choices didn’t harm others and gave them peace of mind. Regina didn’t scam anyone. She didn’t deceive the public. She openly married someone older and never hid it. She owned her truth.

VDM, on the other hand, hid behind coded words when he talked about his own past. You sugarcoated your “survival” story like it’s a badge of honor. You admitted you did what you did for money, but you didn’t let the same grace apply to Regina. Why? Because she’s a woman?

Let’s not also ignore the obvious sexism in all this. When men marry wealthy older women, people call them “lucky”. But when a woman marries an older wealthy man, people start screaming “gold digger”. Double standards everywhere. If a woman finds a man who is ready to spend on her, society calls it disgraceful. But when a man does it, he’s a sharp guy. Make it make sense.

It’s the hypocrisy for me.

And let’s not forget that many of VDM’s so-called “exposés” come from the same playbook of dragging celebrities just to gain relevance. You built your brand off scandal. You’re not a moral authority. You’re an online judge who never passed bar exam. So, you don’t get to throw stones when you’re living in a glass mansion built on preek and noodles.

In fact, if anything, you should be the one applauding Regina Daniels. Because at least she played the game well and came out on top. You, my brother, played and lost. Then changed strategy and started attacking winners to stay relevant.

People must understand that life is about choices. Some people choose the corporate path. Some choose entertainment. Some choose marriage as partnership. Others use what they have to get what they want. It’s all still survival. And as long as nobody is being harmed, mocked, or deceived, there should be no shame in that.

So, next time VDM wants to point fingers, he should look in the mirror and remember where he came from. Because the difference between him and Regina is that she climbed her ladder and stayed on top, while he’s still trying to climb by pulling others down.

In conclusion:

VDM, remove the log in your eye before pointing at the speck in Regina’s. She used her head. She played her cards. She won. You played your own, and now you’re bitter. That’s not Regina’s fault. That’s life.

So please, let the woman enjoy her life in peace. She no send you. Her bag is secured. Can you say the same?

Until then, no dey call another person’s hustle wrong because e no match your own. Preek na your mate?