Controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has publicly apologised to Grammy-winning artiste Damini Ogulu, popularly called Burna Boy, and pleaded with him to withdraw all pending charges.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the singer expressed regret for the pain and embarrassment his past comments may have caused.
“This video is for Burna Boy. Burna, this is an apology video. I apologise for any pain that I have caused you. Any shame that I have caused you,” Speed Darlington said in the clip.
He admitted he was wrong to assume that everyone reacts the same way to online jabs.
“I made the mistake of thinking that everybody vibrates at the same frequency. That’s wrong of me. I apologise, Burna Boy,” he added.
The apology comes with a clear condition. Speed Darlington promised to stop all comments about Burna Boy’s sexuality, both direct and indirect, only if the charges are dropped.
“I give you my word that if you withdraw all charges and let everything die, I give you my word that I will never make any direct comment regarding your sexuality. Even indirect comment. I will no longer try sustain. I give you my word. Let peace reign,” he stated.
He also vowed never to mention the singer’s name again once the legal matter ends.
The long-running dispute between the two artists began in October 2024 after Speed Darlington posted videos that questioned Burna Boy’s Grammy win for the album Twice as Tall and made suggestions about the singer’s personal associations. Burna Boy petitioned the police over alleged defamation and cyberstalking. Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos on October 4, 2024, transferred to Abuja, and released on October 9, 2024. He faced further arrests and was eventually arraigned and granted bail in January 2025. The case has remained active despite earlier private outreach and a lawyer’s apology that Speed Darlington later distanced himself from.
His latest video marks a clear shift from earlier hardline positions. Fans and observers now wait to see whether Burna Boy will accept the public plea and end the legal battle or allow the matter to continue in court.