Speed Darlington, the controversial Nigerian rapper, has been granted bail after spending almost a month in police custody.
This was confirmed by his lawyer, Stanley Alieke, who shared the news on Instagram on Monday.
Alieke wrote, “Akpi has been granted bail by the court,” though he did not provide further details.
The rapper, whose real name is Darlington Achakpo, was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State.
His arrest was linked to an alleged altercation with Afrofusion star, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy.
According to Darlington’s other lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, the arrest stemmed from taunts made by the rapper toward Burna Boy, particularly over the artist’s association with embattled U.S. rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who is facing serious charges related to sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Darlington had publicly vowed to continue calling out Burna Boy over the matter, which led to his initial arrest.
Adeyanju had earlier stated that Darlington would be either arraigned within 48 hours or released on bail.
He later confirmed that the application for Speed Darlington’s bail had been granted, noting, “Issues around injustice may take time but justice will always prevail.”
The rapper’s release brings an end to his month-long detention, allowing him to resume his activities after the legal battle surrounding his arrest.
