Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has publicly apologised to Grammy-winning musician Burna Boy, appealing to him to withdraw the legal charges against him and bring an end to their prolonged disagreement.
The controversial rapper made the appeal in an apology video shared on social media on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
In the video, Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, expressed regret over comments he had previously made about Burna Boy, admitting that his remarks may have caused the singer pain and embarrassment.
He also promised to stop making direct or indirect comments about Burna Boy’s sexuality if the Grammy winner agrees to withdraw the charges.
The singer further asked Burna Boy to resolve the matter within the next two weeks, assuring him that he would no longer mention his name.
Here are five important details about Speed Darlington’s latest appeal.
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1. Speed Darlington Publicly Apologises to Burna Boy
In the apology video, Speed Darlington directly addressed Burna Boy and admitted that he was wrong to assume that everyone shared the same outlook and temperament.
He said:
“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.”
The singer acknowledged that his previous remarks may have caused embarrassment and expressed a desire to end their disagreement.
2. He Promises to Stop Commenting on Burna Boy’s Sexuality
Speed Darlington also addressed one of the major issues behind his dispute with Burna Boy.
He promised that he would no longer make comments about the singer’s sexuality, whether directly or indirectly, if the charges were withdrawn.
He said:
“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 such thing. I give you my word. Let peace reign.”
His promise was a central part of the public appeal.
3. He Gives Burna Boy Two Weeks to Withdraw the Charges
The singer specifically appealed to Burna Boy to withdraw the charges within the next two weeks.
Speed Darlington also promised that he would stop mentioning the Grammy winner’s name if the legal dispute was resolved.
He said he wanted peace to reign and presented the withdrawal of the charges as a condition for his commitment to stop making further comments.
However, Burna Boy’s response to the appeal had not been publicly reported at the time of publication.
4. Their Feud Began Over Burna Boy’s Grammy Win and Diddy Connection
The disagreement between the two entertainers escalated in October 2024 after Speed Darlington questioned Burna Boy’s Grammy Award win for his album Twice as Tall.
He also made controversial insinuations about Burna Boy’s professional relationship with American music executive Sean “Diddy” Combs, who had executive-produced the Grammy-winning album.
Burna Boy subsequently petitioned the police over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking.
The dispute moved beyond social media and resulted in Speed Darlington’s arrests in October and November 2024.
5. Speed Darlington Was Previously Arrested and Granted Bail
Speed Darlington’s disagreement with Burna Boy led to a series of legal developments in 2024.
He was initially arrested in Lagos in October 2024 and later transferred to Abuja, where he was detained before being released.
He was arrested again in November 2024 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State.
After spending several weeks in detention, he was arraigned and granted bail in January 2025.
Despite his release, the disagreement continued through public comments and diss material.
His latest apology represents another attempt to resolve the dispute, although it remains unclear whether Burna Boy will accept the appeal or withdraw the charges.
Conclusion
Speed Darlington’s public apology has brought renewed attention to his prolonged disagreement with Burna Boy.
By expressing regret and promising to stop making comments about the singer, he has made a public attempt to end their dispute.
However, the next development depends partly on Burna Boy and the legal process. Speed Darlington’s appeal does not automatically mean that the charges have been withdrawn or the proceedings discontinued.
