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Again, Police Arrest Singer Speed Darlington In Owerri
Nigerian musician, Darlington Okoye, known by his stage name Speed Darlington, was arrested by the Nigerian Police in Owerri, Imo State, during his return to the country for a performance.
The arrest was confirmed by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning.
“Our client Speed Darlington, a.k.a. AKPI, has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Owerri at his show upon his return to Nigeria,” Adeyanju wrote.
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The circumstances surrounding the arrest remain unclear, and the reason for his detention has not yet been made public.
Speed Darlington was reportedly arrested while attending a scheduled show in the southeastern city.
This is not the first time the controversial artist has faced legal issues.
In October 2024, Speed Darlington was arrested for allegedly cyberstalking fellow musician Burna Boy.
He was held in detention for five days before being granted bail on October 9.
As of now, there has been no further statement from the police or Speed Darlington’s legal team regarding the new arrest.
Nigerian content creator, Denilson Igwe has raised doubts about his former collaborator Mark Angel’s recent claim of losing $3.7 million (approximately 6 billion naira) in forex trading.
Recall that in a heartfelt Instagram post, Mark Angel had described 2024 as the most challenging year of his life, revealing that a significant loss in forex trading had left him devastated. His revelation drew widespread sympathy from fans and followers, with many expressing support for the popular skitmaker.
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However, Denilson Igwe, who has previously accused Mark Angel of financial misconduct, has hinted that the claims might be untrue. Responding via Instagram, Igwe wrote, “Lies na water. Some people are just worst than the devil.”
The post reignited public interest in the duo’s rocky history. In 2024, Igwe had publicly accused Mark Angel of diverting the comedy team’s streaming revenues into personal accounts. According to Igwe, while Mark was allegedly earning millions from streaming platforms, he paid other team members paltry sums.
As reactions to the unfolding drama continue to pour in, fans are divided, with some questioning the authenticity of Mark Angel’s claims and others criticizing Igwe’s public approach to addressing the issue.
Neither Mark Angel nor his team has officially responded to Igwe’s latest remarks.
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has once again sparked conversations online with his unfiltered remarks, this time hailing Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy.
Taking to his social media, Portable shared a heartfelt post where he acknowledged Burna Boy’s unparalleled status in the Nigerian music industry.
“I man na 7 man you big pass them @burnaboygram,” Portable wrote, celebrating Burna Boy’s dominance. He continued with his signature phrases, “ZAzuu No fake life no scam life Akoi Grace,” emphasising the authenticity of his admiration.
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The self-styled “Zazu Zeh” crooner further asserted his insider knowledge of the industry, saying, “If you wan know the real about the top ask me I folow dey at the top only God I never see who’s big is big.”
Portable, known for his eccentric personality and bold declarations, has never shied away from expressing his thoughts about his peers. This latest comment adds to his history of engaging with the industry’s top stars in his unique and unapologetic style.
Fans and followers have since flooded the comments with their reactions, applauding his boldness while others dissect the context of his remarks. Burna Boy is yet to respond.
Nigerian rapper, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has initiated a N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over his alleged unlawful detention.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled January 13 for the hearing of Darlington’s case, following a request from his solicitor, Abubakar Marshal, to adjourn proceedings.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the adjournment will allow the police’s solicitor, Garba Audu, additional time to review and respond to the documents served.
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This case stems from a court order issued on 23 December 2024, which directed the police to either charge Darlington or release him within 48 hours.
The court also instructed the Nigerian police to comply with the release order pending the hearing of the substantive case. Furthermore, it designated Abubakar Marshal, Esq., as a surety for Darlington.
The 39-year-old rapper was detained in Lagos over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking linked to comments he made about Burna Boy.
In his lawsuit, Darlington is seeking compensation for unlawful detention and is requesting an order for his immediate release or for him to be brought before the court.
His legal team has also alleged that he was subjected to torture and mistreatment during his detention.
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