Celebrity boxing may soon return to the spotlight as Nigerian music executive Soso Soberekon has offered a N20 million incentive for a rematch between controversial artists Speed Darlington and Portable. The proposal follows Friday night’s much-publicized bout dubbed “Chaos in the Rings”, which ended with Portable claiming victory over Speed Darlington. The match sparked reactions…
Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has rewarded street-hop singer Portable with a cash gift of N20 million following Portable’s recent victory in a celebrity boxing match against Speed Darlington. The match, tagged Chaos in the Rings, ended unexpectedly after Speed Darlington was unable to continue beyond the first round due to an arm injury. With his…
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has once again emerged victorious in the celebrity boxing arena, this time defeating fellow entertainer Speed Darlington in a much-anticipated bout held on Saturday night. The event, titled Chaos in the Rings, took place at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos and drew a crowd eager to witness the showdown between…
Controversial Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has alleged that the recent scandal involving Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy and socialite Sophia Egbueje was orchestrated to dispel rumors about the artist’s sexual orientation. The controversy erupted last week when leaked audio surfaced online, in which Sophia accused Burna Boy of failing to deliver on a promised Lamborghini despite…
Controversial rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has revealed that he has been arrested 19 times and detained on five occasions. The outspoken artist made the revelation in a freestyle video shared on his social media page, where he rapped, “5 lockups, 19 arrests, I get game but I no dey hear, when…
Embattled Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has officially parted ways with his lawyer, Stan Alieke, following weeks of legal drama. In a statement shared via Instagram, Alieke, representing Law Capitol, announced the end of his professional relationship with the artist, whose real name is Darlington Achakpo. “I and my law firm (Law Capitol) have officially withdrawn…
Controversial Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt, just days after his release from detention at Kuje prison. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, the artist revealed that unknown gunmen attacked his vehicle in the early hours of the day as he left a club in the…
Controversial Nigerian artist Speed Darlington has spoken out following his release from detention, offering defiant remarks after months of incarceration. The singer, known for his outspoken nature, was first arrested in October 2024 for alleged cyberstalking. His arrest followed comments attributing Burna Boy’s Grammy win to the influence of embattled American rapper Diddy, who is…
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has issued a stern warning to fellow entertainer Speed Darlington, following the latter’s release from Kuje Prison. Speed Darlington, known for his controversial antics, was detained after accusing Burna Boy of engaging in an inappropriate relationship with embattled American rapper and music executive Diddy. Despite being granted bail weeks earlier, Darlington…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a ₦300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by singer Darlington Achakpo, widely known as Speed Darlington, against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The court adjourned the case on Monday to January 27, following a request by the police counsel, CSP Audu Garba, for…
Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has been granted bail by an Abuja court following his arraignment by the Nigeria Police Force. The singer’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, shared the news on social media platform X, stating, “Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court. Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to…
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…
