The wait is finally over, and Speed Darlington, the controversial Nigerian singer, has been released from Kuje Prison. This news was confirmed by activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju, who took to X to announce Speed Darlington's freedom, saying "Speed Darlington is out of Kuje Prison." The singer's release comes after an Abuja court granted him bail, following pressure from the Nigeria Police Force to arraign him in court.
Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, had been detained for his alleged accusation of Grammy Award-winning singer Burna Boy having an immoral relationship with American music executive Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy. However, Justice M.S. Liman's order on December 23, 2024, directed the police to either charge Okoye in court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.
The singer's petition to DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja, had urged the DIG to comply with the court order challenging his prolonged detention by the police. With his release, Speed Darlington is now free to pursue his music career and reconnect with his fans.
This development is a significant turn of events, and it will be interesting to see how Speed Darlington's career unfolds from here. The singer's fans have been eagerly awaiting his release, and it's likely that he will be back to making music and performing soon.
As reported by various sources, including ¹, ², and ³, Speed Darlington's release from Kuje Prison is a major development in the Nigerian music industry, and it marks a new chapter in the singer's life. With his freedom, Speed Darlington is now poised to make a comeback, and it will be exciting to see what the future holds for this talented artist.
