Just 24 hours after his release from a two-month detention, embattled Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has spoken out, declaring that he “went to gather energy.” The rapper made the statement in an Instagram video posted on Thursday following his alleged illegal arrest for defaming Afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy. Despite … Read more
Burna Boy has served a warning to his controversial colleague, rapper Speed Darlington, who was released on Tuesday evening after a two-month prolonged detention. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Darlington was arrested and detained by the police after accusing Burna Boy of allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with embattled American rapper and music executive Diddy. Despite being … Read more
On Tuesday, embattled Nigerian singer Speed Darlington regained freedom after two months in police custody. His lawyer, Stanley Alieke, broke the news on his Instagram page alongside photos of the controversial singer spotting a new look. He wrote: “Delighted to announce that our client, Mr Darlington Achakpo Aka Speed Darlington (Akpi), has regained his freedom … Read more
On Sunday night, amid his escalating feud with Burna Boy, nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, vowed to secure the release of embattled rapper Speed Darlington. He wrote, ‘‘Tomorrow we are coming for you, Akpi Nwamama. Monday is almost here. Let’s now showcase power.” Cubana Chief Priest’s bold declaration was a … Read more
A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has faulted the declaration of eight suspects wanted over the killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State. Some suspected residents of the Okuama Community, on 14 March, ambushed and murdered the Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain and 13 soldiers. The troops were … Read more
