Blord has formally issued a cease-and-desist letter to VeryDarkMan, warning him to stop using the name “Ratel,” which he claims has now been legally trademarked as his business brand. The development was disclosed in a post shared on Blord’s Instagram page, where he announced that the name is no longer available for unauthorised use.
In a public statement posted on his Instagram story, the entrepreneur said he had instructed his Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to take legal steps against VeryDarkMan over the continued use of the name. According to Blord, any future use of “Ratel” would require his express permission.
“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 an approval from me henceforth before using that name Ratel,” he wrote.
The announcement has generated mixed reactions across social media platforms, with supporters of both figures debating the legality and morality of the move.
The dispute is the latest chapter in a prolonged online clash between the two public figures, which reportedly began in October 2025. The feud escalated after VeryDarkMan, a well-known social media critic, travelled to China to assist Nigerian business owners in sourcing cheaper goods and establishing supplier connections.
During the trip, VeryDarkMan publicly accused Blord of alleged business fraud and overpricing of modified gadgets. He later claimed to have petitioned law enforcement authorities to investigate Blord’s business practices, further deepening tensions between them.
“Ratel” is widely known as the collective name VeryDarkMan uses to describe his loyal supporters online, a factor that has added to the controversy surrounding Blord’s decision to trademark the name.
As reactions continue to trail the cease-and-desist notice, the situation has sparked broader conversations about intellectual property rights, branding, and the limits of online influence among Nigerian celebrities.