Nigerian police authorities are reportedly pressuring musician Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, to record a public apology video to fellow artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy. The controversial demand comes after Speed Darlington’s comments about Burna Boy, which appear to have escalated into a serious legal and public relations issue.
According to SaharaReporters, police officials in Abuja, where Speed Darlington is currently being detained, are insisting that he issue the apology due to Burna Boy’s status as a “superstar.” “The police are mounting pressure on Darlington to make a video and publicly apologize to Burna Boy,” an insider familiar with the situation told the news outlet. The source further revealed that the police have been emphasizing Burna Boy’s celebrity stature, urging Darlington to concede, as they believe that he cannot compete with the international recognition that the Grammy-winning artist commands.
