Controversial activist and bodybuilder, VeryDarkman has stirred reactions online after he shared a massive throwback of himself.

Via the caption he attached to the video, he revealed that his ex girlfriend had left him at the time because he was broke.

A comparison between his throwback and current photos show that the fast-rising activist had undergone a monumental change and recent happenings in his life has done his features really well.

“She left because I’m broke, I’m still broke”, he wrote.

Netizens found the caption of his self deprecating humour funny and they took to the comment section to praise his growth, as some emphasized that one’s appeal isn’t always determined by one’s pocket.

@nickymill said: “Dat smile.”

@7Lydiia commented: “Growth.”

@Maama reacted: “You look so good.”

@Vc10 commented: “It’s the smile for me.”

@Fiery Vicky reacted: “Our president.”

@oluwakemmy said: “Omo but black is fine sha.”

@juliettaokubo942 said: “I too cute.”

Watch video below…

@thatverydarckman1

I’m still broke #fyp #viral #goddid #letsgo

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