Controversial human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, has shared updates on the rearrest of Nigerian singer Speed Darlington.
In the early hours of today, Adeyanju broke the news, revealing that Speed was arrested again by the Nigerian police at his Owerri show upon his return to Nigeria.
In October, this newspaper reported that the Nigerian Police arrested Speed Darlington for allegedly cyberstalking Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu. The singer reportedly mocked Burna Boy’s association with American rapper Diddy, who the FBI arrested on multiple charges, including immoral exploitation.
In a video, Speed Darlington questioned Burna Boy, demanding an explanation for how he won the Grammy Award for his fifth album, Twice As Tall. The album, released on August 14, 2020, was executive-produced by Diddy and Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu. He was later released after fulfilling the bail conditions set by the police at the IRT department in Abuja.
However, his recent arrest came in as shock as many wondered the reason behind it.
In the latest post, Adeyanju revealed that the singer was arrested for allegedly jumping bail. According to the lawyer, he was initially released and allowed to receive treatment abroad for his medical emergency.
However, Speed Darlington’s rearrest was on the orders of a fellow musician, Burna Boy. Adeyanju berated Burna Boy for having been producing songs against oppression but suddenly turning into an oppressor of Speed Darlington.
The lawyer wrote, “Burna Boy behind the harassment of Speed Darlington by the police. This is someone who has been singing against oppression and forming junior Fela now oppressing Akpi.”
See his post below:
Burna Boy behind harassment of Speed Darlington by the police. This is someone who has being singing against oppression and forming junior Fela now oppressing Akpi.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) November 27, 2024