Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi, has attracted attention from activist Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, after publicly apologizing to singer Burna Boy. The apology followed a series of controversial statements made by Darlington, which led to his arrest. His absence had sparked concerns among fans, with a friend revealing that they hadn’t heard from him for several days before it was later confirmed that he had been taken into police custody.
On October 9th, Speed Darlington was released from police custody with the help of lawyer Deji Adeyanju. Following his release, the rapper, in a statement from his legal team, expressed remorse for his earlier comments, which he clarified were made in jest and were not intended to damage Burna Boy’s reputation. “My statements were for entertainment purposes and not meant to hurt anyone,” he said. This apology came as a surprise to many, as Speed Darlington had been known for his unapologetic and sometimes controversial persona.
Vincent Otse, also known as VDM, responded to the apology with support for Speed Darlington’s decision to take responsibility for his actions. In a public statement, VDM praised the rapper’s maturity, saying, “Way to go bro C. If as a man you feel you dey wrong, apologize and move on. If you feel say you dey right, after all, plus and minus, the fk their feelings and stand firm.” VDM acknowledged that, despite any past disputes, owning up to mistakes is a mark of integrity.
Many fans and industry colleagues had been waiting for an explanation following Speed Darlington’s sudden disappearance. His brief stint in police custody has now been linked to the public fallout over his earlier comments, which had stirred up tension in the music industry. While some fans supported the apology, others remained skeptical, wondering whether it would mark a more permanent change in the rapper’s behavior.
