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  • Please forgive Speed Darlington – Bobrisky appeals to Burna Boy 

    Please forgive Speed Darlington – Bobrisky appeals to Burna Boy 

    Crossdresser Bobrisky has pleaded with Afrobeats star, Burna Boy, to facilitate the release of singer, Speed Darlington, who has been in police custody since November 27.

    Speed Darlington was arrested in October 2024 over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to his statements about Burna Boy. 

    Despite being granted bail by the Federal High Court on December 23, 2024, he remains in detention.

    Read Also: JUST IN: Speed Darlington granted bail

    Bobrisky expressed concern about the harsh conditions of incarceration, noting that Speed Darlington might not be able to afford the expensive VIP section of the facility.

    Bobrisky wrote: “I just wanna mind my business this year and stay away from anything that connects with Nigerian celebrities. But my soft heart won’t stop me thinking of many things. Please Burna Boy, forgive Speed. Please prison is not a nice place. I don’t think he has money for VIP section cos it’s expensive. Pls.”

  • JUST IN: Speed Darlington granted bail

    JUST IN: Speed Darlington granted bail

    Rapper Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Achakpo, has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody.

    His counsel, Stanley Alieke, shared the update on Instagram, stating that the court has granted Speed Darlington bail.

    “Apki has been granted bail by the court,” he wrote without including much information.

    The rapper was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State, due to alleged abuse of Afrofusion star Burna Boy.

    Despite the challenges, Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, had earlier stated that the singer would be arraigned within 48 hours or released on bail. 

    “Our FREP application for Speed Darlington a.k.a has been granted by the court. He is to be arraigned within 48 hours or released. Issues around injustice may take time but justice will always prevail,” he wrote.

  • Speed Darlington speaks out after detention over defamation

    Speed Darlington speaks out after detention over defamation

    Singer and content creator Speed Darlington has shared his experience after being arrested and detained for defamation.

    In a viral video, Darlington alleged that his rights were violated during his time in police custody.

    He claimed that the police denied him access to his family and lawyer, exceeding the lawful detention period of two days.

    Darlington expressed his resilience, stating that his ordeals have made him stronger.

    Read Also: Deji Adeyanju sends message to Burna Boy amid Speed Darlington saga

    Darlington also referenced his past experiences, mentioning 17 previous arrests in the USA, and emphasised his ability to overcome adversity.

    “The police violated my civil rights and my human rights and denied me the opportunity to talk to my family and my lawyer. The rule says I can only be detained for two days yet I was held for four without any opportunity to speak to my people.

    “It seems like I’m not on social media like I used to be but what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger. I am stronger now, you feel me? 17 arrests in the USA plus this one making 18 arrests, nothing mega. I have been to the bottomless pit where there is no hope if you don’t know anybody, your own don finish,” Darlington said.

  • Deji Adeyanju sends message to Burna Boy amid Speed Darlington saga

    Deji Adeyanju sends message to Burna Boy amid Speed Darlington saga

    Activist Deji Adeyanju has taken up the case of social media influencer and rapper Speed Darlington, who was recently detained.

    Adeyanju revealed that Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos and transferred to Abuja, following a petition filed by Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy.

    The lawyer expressed concerns about the circumstances surrounding Speed Darlington’s arrest, emphasising the importance of protecting freedom of speech in Nigeria.

    He wrote on X: “We just spent the last 30 minutes with Speed Darlington, and he narrated how he was arrested in Lagos last Friday. He was moved around before eventually being brought to Abuja, where he has been in detention since then. We can confirm that the petition against him was written by Burna Boy.

    Read Also: Your comments against our organization baseless, NANS tackles Deji Adeyanju

    “You can’t sing against oppressors and still be an oppressor. We are now involved in the Speed Darlington matter. We will do everything to get him freed. Nobody should be arrested by the police for expressing their views or opinions. We urge the authorities to stop the clampdown on freedom of speech in Nigeria.”

  • Speed Darlington’s mother begs Burna Boy to release son

    Speed Darlington’s mother begs Burna Boy to release son

    Speed Darlington’s mother, Miss Queen, has issued an emotional appeal on social media, urging Burna Boy to release her son, who has been missing for more than four days.

    Miss Queen claimed that Burna Boy, along with a group of men, visited Speed Darlington’s home and took him into custody after he posted a video questioning Burna Boy’s connection with P. Diddy.

    She said in a video: “Nigerians Please Come and Help Me, My Son Speed Darlington has been Missing For Over 4 Days now, after He Made A Video About Burnaboy and Diddy, Burnaboy came to his house with his 7 Squad and Police and they arrested Akpi.

    “Please Nigerians Akpi is my Only Son, Please Nigerians help me and Beg Burnaboy to release My son”.

    Read Also: Everybody is internet fraudster – Speed Darlington

    Recall that Speed Darlington raised eyebrows by questioning Burna Boy’s Grammy award win, suggesting it was linked to his association with P.Diddy, who has been accused of s3x trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

    In a video, Speed Darlington asked Burna Boy to explain how he became more famous after meeting P.Diddy, even jokingly asking how many bottles of baby oil P.Diddy used on him before giving him the Grammy.

    Miss Queen is seeking the public’s help, asking Nigerians to intervene and beg Burna Boy to release her son.

  • Everybody is internet fraudster – Speed Darlington

    Everybody is internet fraudster – Speed Darlington

    Controversial singer, Speed Darlington, has made a sweeping accusation, labeling everyone as fraudsters (Yahoo Yahoo).

    This statement follows the tragic death of a Uniport student, Justina, who was reportedly brutally murdered and dismembered by her boyfriend.

    While referencing how young guys buy and gift expensive phones to get a woman to themselves, the singer emphasised how impossible it would be for an honest-earning individual to be financially reckless.

    Read Also: Grammy next, Speed darlington prophesies after winning award

    He stated: “Everybody is doing Yahoo. That’s the only reason a guy can buy a lady a phone worth N400K just to lay with her. If the guy was an Okada rider, do you have an idea how long it would take him to make that N400K? And even if he makes it, he will not think of buying a phone but buy another Okada.”

  • MohBad died a weakling, says Speed Darlington

    MohBad died a weakling, says Speed Darlington

    Controversial rapper Speed Darlington has made jest of former Marlian Records Label signee, MohBad who passed away on September 12th. 

    The controversy surrounding his death has raised eyebrows because many confirmed he was bullied and threatened till he finally passed away.

    Before his untimely death, the singer was allegedly bullied by his former label boss, Naira Marley and his aide, Sam Larry as videos of them assaulting the singer made rounds on the internet.

    Addressing it, Speed Darlington called Mohbad a weakling as he noted how the singer could have fought back at them.

    He opined that bullies only fight and attack those who they can easily oppress and are scared of those who fight back at them or are stronger than them.

    Read Also: Suspect who allegedly injected Mohbad not nurse – NANNM

    Using Mohbad as a case study, he admonished parents to raise beasts and not weaklings as men.

    “Make sure your son is a beast, make sure you produce a beast and not a weakling. I saw too many videos of a dead man, “If anything happens to me, Naira Marley and his boys oo.

    “I was looking at him, like see this weakling. Bully no dey attack person wey go beat am, bully first go size you up, convince himself that he can lick you like ice cream. Bully does not attack people that are stronger than them.

    “If say every time they attack this boy, whether they are two or three, one of them pleads profusely, dey wouldn’t do it again. But all he does is carry phone and run up and down. Rest in peace to a dead man. Stop raising a weakling, it can’t happen to me,” he said.

  • People thinking ‘juju’ behind Mohbad’s death primitive, says Speed Darlington

    People thinking ‘juju’ behind Mohbad’s death primitive, says Speed Darlington

    Controversial rapper, Speed Darlington, has taken issue with those speculating that supernatural forces, specifically ‘juju’ or voodoo, played a role in Mohbad’s untimely passing.

    He criticized the speculations as archaic and accused those propagating them of lacking education.

    Speed Darlington openly pondered the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death, questioning why someone would want to extinguish the young KPK crooner’s life through spiritual means.

    He also raised doubts about the motive behind such actions, considering the singer’s relatively early age and his earnings.

    Speaking during an Instagram Live session, the musician born Darlington Okoye stated: “They say one musician is dead, Mohbad. Very young boy. I’m way older than him. I didn’t know about the incident. It was one of my followers that informed me about it via my inbox. Then I put two and two together seeing I’ve heard the name before.

    “But wait a minute, what killed this young man? I’ve been trying to recall his most popular song, but it keeps eluding me. But I’m sure I’ll remember it. I’ll confirm from YouTube

    “What killed this young boy? Some people with their primitive mindset say it was voodoo. They say it was juju, that they ‘jazzed’ him. They said he went to do a show at Ikorodu, where he was struck with juju.

    “Please, how much did the boy earn for anyone to want to use juju on him? I thought Juju was jealousy-based. Like, ‘I’m not pleased with how you’re enjoying your life. It’s paining me in my heart so, I want to quench you’. I don’t know o! But how much was he making?

    “However, anything is possible. I’m at the stage of my life where I don’t easily dismiss what I hear people say because anything is possible. I don’t believe its voodoo. This life indeed has no meaning. This young man is dead now. Tomorrow, latest Sunday; everybody will move on.

    “This life ehn! My brother, ensure you laugh. If it isn’t forthcoming, force it. This life has no meaning and that’s the meaning of life, understanding that life itself has no meaning. Fact!

    “Personally, I think it was sickness or some form of medical condition. As for me, anybody that’s talking about juju is simply displaying primitiveness. The person didn’t go to school.

    Read Also: Why I don’t want to have kids, by Speed Darlington

    “Yes, juju exists. This is Africa. I’m not going to pretend that I’m in America or Canada. Juju is real. Yes, after all, it was our religion before Christianity and Islam was introduced to us. It was our original religion before we met white people.

    “So, I believe that our original thing still works but I’m not sure it wasn’t spiritual intervention that caught that boy.

    “I have no evidence but I feel like he was battling things. People could be battling things unknown to the public that they can’t post.”

  • Why I don’t want to have kids, by Speed Darlington

    Why I don’t want to have kids, by Speed Darlington

    Controversial singer Speed Darlington has explained why he doesn’t want to become a father.

    The artist known for his bold and outspoken nature shared his thoughts on why he’s chosen not to have children, highlighting the serious responsibility and challenges that comes with raising a child.

    Darlington’s decision to not have children has a lot to do with his recognition of the demanding nature of parenthood. 

    He revealed how difficult it was for his mother to raise him and the efforts and sacrifices she made. 

    The rapper stated that he is  it prepared for the responsibility that comes with owning a child.

    Read Also: I will help you expose ‘girls’ who fraudulently collected your money, Speed Darlington tells Nigerian men

    He acknowledged that it is a life-changing commitment that he’s not certain he can undertake.

    He unarguably added that having one’s legacy behind is not something to joke with as this will be the motivation to leave a lasting legacy. 

    While he remains hesitant about the challenges of raising a child, the idea of leaving behind a part of himself as a legacy is something that has crossed his mind.

  • I will help you expose ‘girls’ who fraudulently collected your money, Speed Darlington tells Nigerian men

    I will help you expose ‘girls’ who fraudulently collected your money, Speed Darlington tells Nigerian men

    Controversial rapper, Speed Darlington, has offered to help aggrieved men who have been scammed by women for a fee of N10,000

    He announced his readiness to help men expose women who have ‘defrauded’ them of their monies in the guise of transport fare to visit him.

    According to him, girls who deceitfully obtained money from men for transport fare and did not show up are fraudsters.

    He explained that most Nigerian men suffered fraudulent acts from girls and kept quiet for fear of being embarrassed, suggesting they didn’t have to deal with that anymore.

    The rapper listed the things any man who needed his assistance was to provide so that he would gladly set to work.

    He said: “Have you sent a girl transport money to come and see you and she didn’t show up? Are you in pain? Do you want to air her?

    “Holla at me for only 10 kpa (N10,000) to my Naira bank account. Then send me her photograph and evidence of payment to her account. If possible a screenshot of when she requested for transport fare because a lot of Nigerian girls don’t realize that is fraud.

    Read Also: Speed Darlington files lawsuit against fin-tech company

    “Some of them think most Nigerian guys are worried about being embarrassed or being shamed; so they would rather not talk. That can’t be me. Fraud is fraud!

    “When two grown-ups agree on something, one grown-up sends money, the other ‘dies’ the money; that is fraud.

    “N10,000 to my naira account accompanied with her picture, bank receipt, you people’s conversation as well as her phone number. And I’ll create a video”.

    This comes a few days after he was hailed by many for dragging a supposed married woman for deceitfully obtaining the sum of N2,800 for transport fare to visit him only to renege on their agreement.