"I Will Never Mention Your Name" — Speed Darlington Tenders Apology To Burna Boy

Controversial singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has publicly apologised to Afrobeats star Burna Boy, pleading for the withdrawal of the charges filed against him.

In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, Speed Darlington stated that the apology was specifically directed at Burna Boy, acknowledging any pain and shame he may have caused him.

Akpi, as he is fondly known, admitted that he made a mistake by assuming everyone vibrates at the same frequency, describing his actions as wrong.

Speed Darlington gave his word that if Burna Boy withdraws all charges and lets the matter die, he will never make any direct comment regarding the singer's sexuality again. He promised never to use his mouth to mention Burna Boy's name.

He said:
"This video is for Burna Boy. Burna, this is an apology video. I apologise for any pain that I have caused you. Any shame that I have caused you."

"I made the mistake of thinking that everybody vibrates at the same frequency. That’s wrong of me. I apologise, Burna Boy."

"I give you my word that if you withdraw all charges and let everything die, I will never make any direct comment regarding your sexuality."

"I promise I will never use my mouth to mention your name."

The Nigerian Voice recalls that the ruckus between the two artistes began in October 2024, after Speed Darlington posted videos questioning Burna Boy's Grammy win for 'Twice as Tall' and insinuating that he was involved with American music executive Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Reacting, Burna Boy petitioned the police over alleged defamation and cyberstalking.

Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos on October 4, 2024, transferred to Abuja, and released on October 9, 2024. He was arrested again in November 2024 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State.

He was later arraigned and granted bail in January 2025.