A simmering rivalry between Nigerian social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian Onwuka Williams, popularly called Mr Jollof, erupted into a violent confrontation on a United Nigeria Airlines flight scheduled to depart Asaba for Lagos on Monday.
The tension boiled over after VeryDarkMan reportedly walked up to Mr Jollof’s seat, sparking an exchange that quickly turned physical.
Witnesses said the clash involved blows and even biting, prompting alarm among passengers.
Cabin crew intervened and later escorted both men off the aircraft, resulting in a delay as airline officials worked to restore order.
Footage circulating online shows startled travellers attempting to separate the pair while chaos briefly overtook the cabin.
Their clash adds a dramatic new chapter to a dispute that has played out across social media platforms for nearly a year, marked by personal accusations and professional disagreements.
The latest incident has drawn widespread attention, further intensifying public scrutiny of their ongoing feud.