Speed Darlington has publicly begged Burna Boy for forgiveness, promising never to mention his name or sexuality again if he drops all court charges.
Nigerian singer and social media entertainer, Darlington Okoye, widely known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has publicly begged Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, for forgiveness over their long-running public quarrel and court battle.
The surprise peace plea was made in a video posted on Speed Darlington’s official Instagram and Facebook pages on Thursday, November 12, 2026, where he asked the music star to withdraw all police and court charges filed against him.
The bitter fight between both musicians started after Speed Darlington repeatedly posted online videos making mocking remarks about Burna Boy’s Grammy award success, his friendship with American music executive Diddy, and false claims about his sexuality.
Those viral remarks led to Speed Darlington’s arrest by security operatives and sparked serious criminal defamation and cyberstalking court proceedings that have dragged on in court.
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Addressing Burna Boy directly at the start of the viral video to say sorry for the public embarrassment and hurt caused by his past words, Speed Darlington stated:
“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.”
Admitting openly that he was wrong to assume that other people take jokes, insults, and online banter lightly the same way he does, Speed Darlington added:
“I made the mistake of thinking that everybody vibrates at the same frequency. That’s wrong of me. I apologise, Burna Boy.”
Making a solemn promise to permanently stop talking about Burna Boy’s personal life or sexuality in public or online if the Grammy winner agrees to end the court case within two weeks, the singer declared:
“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. Even indirect comment. I will no longer try sustain. I give you my word. Let peace reign.”
Going even further to assure Burna Boy that he will completely stay away from him and never drag him into online drama again once the legal battle is closed, Speed Darlington concluded:
“I promise I will never use my mouth to mention your name.”
The video has sparked widespread reactions online, with fans waiting to see whether Burna Boy will accept the apology and drop the court case.
Jennifer Baba is a journalist, international news correspondent, and writer at Moderncrux, where she covers artificial intelligence, fintech, emerging technologies, global politics, and international affairs. Based in Nigeria, she is passionate about transforming complex global developments into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
