Popular Nigerian crossdresser and social media figure, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, has appealed to Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, urging him to forgive fellow entertainer Speed Darlington and help secure his release from prison.
Bobrisky made the appeal through a series of posts on his Instagram story on Sunday, expressing concern for Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye.
In the posts, Bobrisky highlighted the fact that Speed Darlington had already spent 45 days in prison and asked Burna Boy to show mercy.
He wrote, “I just want to focus on my own life this year and avoid any drama with Nigerian celebrities, but I can’t help but feel for people in pain. Burna Boy, please forgive Speed. Prison is not a pleasant place, and I doubt he has the funds for the VIP section, which is expensive. None of the people I’ve supported stood by me during my tough times, but my heart is different. I can’t bear to see someone suffer. I pray, Burna, that you’ll release him. Forty-five days in jail is enough.”
Bobrisky also urged fans to be honest with their favourite celebrities, writing, “Fans, you should have spoken up when Speed was crossing the line. Now that he’s in prison, none of you are there to stand by him.”
Speed Darlington was arrested in October 2024 in Lagos over accusations of defamation and cyberstalking against Burna Boy.
His case later moved to Abuja, where he was detained by the IGP’s Intelligence Response Team. Despite hopes for a resolution, he was re-arrested in November while performing in Owerri, Imo State.
