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.

Afrobeats star, Davido is facing the potential cancellation of his highly anticipated December show in Nigeria following backlash over remarks he made about the country’s struggling economy.

The controversy began when Davido appeared on the American podcast Big Homies House, where he advised Americans against moving to Africa, particularly Nigeria.

He described the country’s economy as being in “shambles,” a statement that quickly stirred a storm of criticism from Nigerians both at home and abroad.

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Prominent Nigerian figures such as Joe Igbokwe and Reno Omokri publicly condemned the singer’s comments, accusing him of damaging the nation’s image on a global stage.

In response to the backlash, Davido defended his position, asserting that entertainers are among the true ambassadors of the country.

On X (formerly Twitter), Davido wrote, “Yall mad cus we the real ambassadors!”—standing by his view that musicians and entertainers play a vital role in representing Nigeria internationally.

As the uproar continued, Davido revealed another consequence of his comments: the threat of a show cancellation.

In a tweet, he disclosed, “Dem say dem go cancel my show cus of my interview … loooool I don’t have to perform in Nigeria.”

Veteran Nigerian artist, May D, has stirred conversations on social media with a series of tweets reflecting on his music career and addressing fan rivalries involving Wizkid, Davido, and his former collaborators, P-Square.

In one of the tweets, May D hints at the pivotal role his early association with P-Square could have played in shaping his career. He wrote, “If no he wetin happen between me and Psquare, who be Wiz? Chai.”

This statement seemingly suggests that his career trajectory might have rivaled or even surpassed that of global superstar Wizkid had things not soured with the iconic duo.

May D, who has always maintained a respectful tone towards Wizkid, further clarified his stance following backlash from Wizkid’s fanbase, commonly known as “Wizkid FC.” In another tweet, he stated, “Even your Wizkid knows his limits! Don’t f**k with me.”

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He also warned fans to tread carefully, adding, “Because I spoke about David, Wizkid boys are attacking me. Lmao, even Wiz know I love him, but if y’all come for me, I’ll finish all of you and your oga.”

The artist didn’t hold back as he cautioned against online provocations. “Next time, caution your fans, make dem dey mind their business or else I come for all of you!!” he warned, ending with, “As a sure boy!! Still, b**ches!!”

May D’s tweets have reignited discussions about the fierce fanbase rivalries that have characterized the Nigerian music industry, particularly between supporters of Davido and Wizkid.

His comments also highlight the struggles and reflections of legacy artists who once dominated the scene but now find themselves navigating a space crowded with new-generation stars.

As fans continue to dissect his statements, May D’s reflections serve as a reminder of the highs and lows of the music industry and the ever-present battle for relevance amidst the rise of new power players.