Speed Darlington released on bail after weeks in detention

Controversial rapper Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has been released on bail after spending nearly a month in police custody.  

The news was confirmed by his legal counsel, Stanley Alieke, who shared the update on Instagram on Monday. “Apki has been granted bail by the court,” Alieke wrote, though he did not disclose further details regarding the terms of the bail.

Speed Darlington was arrested on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State.

Reports suggest that his detention stemmed from an alleged verbal attack on Afrofusion superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy.

The rapper’s release has sparked reactions among fans and followers, many of whom are eager to hear his side of the story regarding the events leading to his arrest. This marks another chapter in Speed Darlington’s often controversial career.

Deji Adeyanju, another lawyer representing Darlington, alleged that Burna Boy was behind the rapper’s arrest.

Darlington had earlier criticized Burna Boy for his association with embattled U.S. rapper Sean

“Diddy” Combs, who is currently facing allegations of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Following his arrest, Darlington vowed to continue speaking out against Burna Boy despite the controversy surrounding his comments.

He had declared his intent to hold the Grammy winner accountable for his ties to Diddy.

Prior to the bail grant, Adeyanju had revealed that the rapper would either be arraigned or released within 48 hours.

“Our FREP application for Speed Darlington a.k.a has been granted by the court. He is to be arraigned within 48 hours or released. Issues around injustice may take time, but justice will always prevail,” Adeyanju stated.