‘I won’t comment on your sexuality again’ — Speed Darlington begs Burna Boy to withdraw charge

According to a report by The Cable on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Nigerian singer and controversial entertainer, Speed Darlington, has publicly apologised to Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy, pleading with him to withdraw the legal charges against him and bring their prolonged dispute to an end.

Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, made the appeal in a video that has gained attention on social media. In the recording, the singer expressed regret over his previous remarks about Burna Boy and promised not to make further direct or indirect comments about the Grammy winner’s sexuality.

The apology comes after months of tension between the two entertainers, which resulted in Speed Darlington’s arrest and detention over allegations of cyberstalking.

The dispute began in 2024 when Speed Darlington repeatedly questioned Burna Boy’s relationship with American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who was involved in a series of high-profile legal controversies.

Darlington specifically raised questions about Burna Boy’s Grammy-winning album, ‘Twice As Tall’, which was executive-produced by Diddy. He made insinuations about the relationship between the two artistes and challenged Burna Boy to explain how he secured the prestigious music award.

His comments reportedly angered Burna Boy and escalated their disagreement, eventually leading to police involvement.

In November 2024, Speed Darlington was arrested over allegations of cyberstalking the Afrobeats star. His detention generated considerable reactions from Nigerians, with the development attracting discussions about freedom of expression, online harassment and the limits of celebrity disputes.

The singer was subsequently released in January 2025 after spending about two months in detention. However, his release did not immediately end the disagreement, as he continued to make public statements about Burna Boy and released diss tracks directed at the singer.

Burna Boy had earlier warned that he would not show leniency if similar incidents occurred again, indicating that he was unwilling to tolerate further provocations.

However, Speed Darlington now appears interested in resolving the matter through an apology and a promise to stop making personal remarks about his rival.

In the viral video, he acknowledged that his comments may have caused Burna Boy embarrassment, pain and humiliation.

“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.

He further admitted that he had made a mistake by assuming that everyone shared the same attitude towards public criticism and personal remarks.

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

The singer also made a specific commitment to stop discussing Burna Boy’s sexuality, whether directly or through indirect references, if the charges against him were withdrawn.

“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,” Speed Darlington stated.

He continued by promising not to make indirect references to the issue or mention Burna Boy’s name again.

“I give you my word. Let peace reign. I promise I will never use my mouth to mention your name,” he said.

The latest development has brought renewed attention to the long-running disagreement between the entertainers, with Speed Darlington’s apology appearing to signal a willingness to end their public confrontation.

However, it remains unclear whether Burna Boy will accept the apology and agree to withdraw the legal charges.

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