Controversial Nigerian artist Speed Darlington has expressed regret to Burna Boy, begging that the charges against him be lifted, and promised to stop criticising the Grammy winner.
Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, was taken into custody in November 2024 on suspicion of cyberstalking Burna Boy.
The controversial artist had made fun of Burna Boy for being associated with the troubled American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is incarcerated on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
He asked Burna Boy to explain how he won the Grammy Award for his album ‘Twice As Tall’ — a project executive-produced by Diddy. He claimed there was a sexual relationship between the duo.
Darlington was released in January 2025 after two months in prison.
Burna Boy, born Damini Ogulu, also warned that he would show no leniency if a similar situation arose again.
Despite his release, the dispute persisted, with Speed Darlington releasing diss tracks and continuing to make public statements about Burna Boy.
However, in a now-viral video, Speed Darlington expressed remorse for any distress or humiliation his actions may have caused Burna Boy.
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The singer said the video was a formal apology and acknowledged that he caused him pain and shame.
“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,” he said.
“I made the mistake of thinking that everybody vibrates at the same frequency. That’s wrong of me. I apologise, Burna Boy.”
He also committed to abstaining from both direct and indirect references to Burna Boy’s sexuality, contingent upon the withdrawal of the legal charges.
“I give you my word that if you withdraw all charges and let everything die, I give you my word that I will never make any direct comment regarding your sexuality,” he said.
“Even indirect comment. I will no longer try sustain. I give you my word. Let peace reign.
“I promise I will never use my mouth to mention your name.”
