By Crystal Ugoeze
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy appears to have ignored a public apology from controversial rapper Speed Darlington, who recently appealed to him to withdraw the ongoing legal action arising from their prolonged dispute.
Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, released a video apology on Wednesday, November 12, expressing regret over his previous comments about the Afrobeats star and asking him to forgive him.
In the viral video, the rapper pleaded with Burna Boy to drop the charges against him, promising never to insult the singer, mention his name or make further comments about his personal life.
He also expressed regret over the embarrassment and controversy his remarks may have caused, appealing for an end to their disagreement.
However, Burna Boy has yet to publicly respond to the apology, leaving the rapper’s appeal unanswered.
The dispute between the two entertainers dates back to October 2024, when Speed Darlington began questioning Burna Boy’s Grammy Award win and making controversial insinuations about his relationship with American music executive Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
His comments reportedly prompted Burna Boy to petition the police over allegations of cyberstalking and defamation.
Speed Darlington was first arrested in Lagos on October 4, 2024, before being transferred to Abuja. He was subsequently released on bail after five days in custody.
He was arrested again in November 2024 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State, and remained in detention for several weeks.
In January 2025, he was formally arraigned and granted bail after spending time at the Kuje Correctional Centre.
His latest apology represents another attempt to resolve the dispute and secure Burna Boy’s forgiveness.
The development has generated reactions on social media, with fans discussing whether the singer would accept the apology and discontinue the legal proceedings.
For now, Burna Boy’s silence leaves Speed Darlington’s public appeal without a confirmed response.