Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has distanced himself from the controversy surrounding fellow artists Burna Boy and Speed Darlington. The rift began after Speed Darlington accused Burna Boy of engaging in inappropriate relations with American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to secure a Grammy win. Speed Darlington’s allegations eventually led to his arrest. Addressing the situation…
Counsel representing Nigerian artist Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has pledged to fulfil his bail conditions following his extended detention by the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) in Abuja. The law firm, Deji Adeyanju and Partners, confirmed their intention to appear at the FIB with a surety on January 8, 2025, to meet the…
Stan Alieke, lawyer to Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has called on Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy to take legal action against socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for alleged defamation. This comes in the wake of Burna Boy’s recent move to have Speed Darlington arrested for making similar claims. Cubana Chief Priest has…
Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington, has filed a ₦300 million lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over what he claims was an unlawful detention. Darlington was arrested and detained following allegations of defamation and cyberstalking targeted at fellow artist Burna Boy. The arrest stemmed from comments made by the rapper about Burna…
Stan Alieke, legal counsel to Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has expressed frustration over his client’s prolonged detention despite being granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja on December 23, 2024. Speed Darlington, whose legal troubles began with his arrest on November 27 over allegations of cyberstalking fellow artist Burna Boy, remains in police…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has been making headlines amidst ongoing speculation surrounding the rearrest of online personality Speed Darlington. Despite being linked to the controversy in online discussions, Burna Boy has not made any public statements regarding the matter. Adding to the buzz, a recent video has surfaced showing Burna Boy enjoying a night…
Nigerian activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has disclosed that attempts to secure bail for singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, have been unsuccessful. Speed Darlington was rearrested on Tuesday during a show in Owerri, Imo State, for alleged cyberstalking of fellow musician Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy. The police reportedly transferred him…
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi, has spoken out following his release from police custody, days after being arrested in a dispute involving fellow artist Burna Boy. Darlington’s arrest reportedly stemmed from his controversial comments questioning the legitimacy of Burna Boy’s Grammy win, linking it to American rapper Diddy, who was involved in…
Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, who had been missing since last Friday. According to Adeyanju, the artist was apprehended in Lagos and subsequently transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. In a series of posts on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Adeyanju revealed that the arrest…
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has raised concerns about Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy’s association with embattled American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, following Diddy’s recent indictment on sex trafficking charges. Reports indicate that federal agents raided Diddy’s $61 million Beverly Hills mansion in March, where they reportedly confiscated items intended for illicit activities, including drugs and…
