In the latest clash between social media heavyweights, popular influencer Ashmusy has vehemently denied accusations of peddling a get-rich-quick scam, following a blistering call-out from activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). The entrepreneur, known for her lavish lifestyle and brand endorsements, took to Instagram on Saturday to set the record straight, insisting her “Social Media Money Blueprint” course is about long-term wealth-building—not the sensational “N100 million in 10 days” promise that’s ignited online fury.
The drama kicked off earlier this week when VDM, the self-proclaimed “EFCC of social media,” dissected Ashmusy’s promotional flyer in a viral video that’s amassed over 90,000 views on X. Charging ₦36,750 for a 10-day masterclass, the program touted strategies to “Make Over ₦100 Million on Social Media,” prompting VDM to label it a potential Ponzi scheme. “If this blueprint really works, does every member of your family already have ₦100 million? Ashmusy, empower your local community first before collecting from the masses!” he ranted, calculating that 100 sign-ups alone would net her ₦3.675 million in fees. He urged followers to demand proof of the course’s legitimacy, accusing her of exploiting desperate Nigerians amid economic hardships.
Ashmusy, 28, whose real name is Amarchi Amusi, wasted no time clapping back in a no-holds-barred video response. “I never said ‘Make 100 million Naira in 10 days’—how could I? I don’t own any Ponzi scheme or anything fraudulent. What you see on the flyer is ‘Make Over ₦100 Million on Social Media with Ashmusy’s Blueprint.’ The 10 days are for learning; your results come from consistent effort afterward,” she explained, emphasizing the headline was designed to grab attention, not deceive. She further clarified that the course covers content creation, monetization, and audience growth—skills she’s honed to build her own multi-million-naira empire through endorsements and e-commerce.
The feud has unearthed their rocky history: VDM previously exposed Ashmusy in 2024 for allegedly defrauding a businessman of ₦1 million in undelivered promotions, leading to a full refund after his intervention. Tensions simmered until April 2025, when Ashmusy reportedly DMed VDM begging for help recovering ₦33 million from a scammer, despite once dubbing him “VeryDarkPig.” VDM’s latest broadside, including slams on her hair product line as “fake,” has fans divided, with #AshmusyScam and #VDMExposed trending on X.
Netizens aren’t holding back: “Ashmusy folded quick after VDM’s video—headline or not, smells like hype,” one user tweeted, while supporters rallied, “VDM is just jealous; Ashmusy’s blueprint changed my content game last year!” Another quipped, “From refunding ₦1M to clarifying ₦100M—VDM got her sweating.” Consumer rights advocates have joined the chorus, warning against unchecked online courses in Nigeria’s booming digital economy, where FTC-like regulations remain lax.
Ashmusy, unfazed, teased free teaser sessions for skeptics and vowed to proceed with the blueprint launch next week. VDM, meanwhile, doubled down in a follow-up post: “I be una EFCC here—more exposés coming!” This isn’t the first time VDM’s takedowns have forced accountability, but with Ashmusy’s 1.5 million followers at stake, the stakes feel higher than ever.
As the dust settles, the spat highlights the fine line between savvy marketing and outright misleading claims in Nigeria’s influencer space. Will Ashmusy’s clarification quell the backlash, or fuel more scrutiny?