Speed Darlington, a popular Nigerian rapper and content creator, has been released on bail after being arrested for allegedly slandering Burna Boy. His arrest came after Burna Boy petitioned the police over Speed Darlington’s comments, which claimed Burna Boy’s Grammy win was due to his relationship with arrested US music mogul Diddy.
Speed Darlington’s absence from social media for three days raised concerns among his fans, who later discovered he had been arrested. Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju intervened, helping secure Speed Darlington’s release from detention.
Following his release, Speed Darlington was seen in a photo with Deji Adeyanju and others who aided his release. Social media reactions varied:
mr__temidayo: As a celebrity, it’s when you have issue you will know how loved you are… Akpi is loved.
unkusp: Baba just got recognized. Blessing in disguise.
@MrFemo: “No matter his coconut head, his way how he approaches ppl online go change now. He won’t be ranting aimlessly. Thanks to Burna boy.”
sugardestiny_official: Apki in the building….😂😂😂 party 🎉 don start 😂.
thestudentconnectv: Akpi is a FREE man now, he’s a US citizen so they can’t hold him for long.