VeryDarkMan (VDM), the popular Nigerian social media activist, has caused quite a stir online with newly released photos showing him in a cozy, affectionate pose with a light-skinned mystery woman. One of the images, where he’s seen grabbing her backside, quickly went viral and sparked a flood of reactions from fans especially Nigerian women many of whom jokingly claimed their “hearts were broken.”

The photos have led to wide speculation about whether VDM is in a relationship. Adding fuel to the fire, he accompanied the photos with a cryptic caption that hinted at the woman’s importance to him, without revealing her identity. This left fans buzzing and guessing in the comments.

What makes the situation even more interesting is the timing. VDM recently made headlines for more serious reasons his involvement in helping to rescue and repatriate trafficked Nigerian girls from Côte d’Ivoire, working alongside Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema. His shift from activism to romance in the public eye has taken many by surprise, adding layers to his controversial but impactful persona.

In short, Nigerian girls are “heartbroken,” the internet is in chaos, and VDM is trending once again this time, for matters of the heart.