Controversial Nigerian singer, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has finally been released from Kuje Prison.
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju confirmed the news on Tuesday, stating that Darlington, also referred to as Akpi, is now free. He shared the update on social media, writing: “Speed Darlington is out of Kuje Prison.”
This follows a recent court ruling in Abuja, which granted Speed Darlington bail. The decision came after the Nigeria Police Force, under pressure, arraigned him in court.
Before his release, Okoye had petitioned the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, at the Force Intelligence Bureau in Abuja, demanding his release in line with a court order. The petition highlighted his prolonged detention by the police, urging the DIG to comply with the court’s ruling.
The controversial singer had been arrested after accusing Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy of being involved in an immoral relationship with embattled US rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy.
On December 23, 2024, Justice M.S. Liman issued an order directing the police to either charge Okoye within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.
Speed Darlington’s release marks the end of a lengthy period of detention following his arrest.
