The Drama Continues: Deji Adeyanju Claims Burna Boy Behind Speed Darlington’s Latest Arrest

The ongoing feud between Nigerian singer Burna Boy and controversial artist Speed Darlington has taken a new twist with allegations surrounding the latter’s most recent arrest. Deji Adeyanju, Speed Darlington’s lawyer and a prominent human rights activist, has claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Burna Boy is behind the latest harassment of his client by the police.

Speed Darlington was arrested in the early hours of November 27, 2024, and the news was initially broken to the public by Adeyanju, who did not provide specific details about the reason for the arrest at the time. The arrest seemed to add another chapter to the ongoing conflict between the two artists, who have been at odds for some time.

In a shocking revelation, Adeyanju took to X to allege that Burna Boy was directly responsible for orchestrating Speed Darlington’s arrest, calling it an act of oppression. Adeyanju further criticized Burna Boy for allegedly contradicting his public persona as a champion of social justice, pointing out that the Grammy-winning artist has long positioned himself as an advocate against oppression—drawing comparisons to the legendary Fela Kuti—but now allegedly engaging in such actions against Speed Darlington.

“Burna Boy behind harassment of Speed Darlington by the police. This is someone who has been singing against oppression and forming junior Fela now oppressing Akpi,” Adeyanju wrote on X, referring to Burna Boy’s affinity for Fela Kuti’s socially conscious style of music and activism.

The lawyer’s post has sparked widespread discussions, as fans and onlookers question the motivations behind the alleged actions and the nature of the tension between the two artists. Despite the serious accusations, there has been no official response from Burna Boy or his team regarding Adeyanju’s claims.

Following his initial release from detention after his first arrest, Speed Darlington addressed the incident with his signature bravado. In a video released on social media, he boasted about not being “humbled” by the arrest, making it clear that the experience had not broken his spirit. He stated that his past experiences with the law, including numerous arrests in the United States, had only made him stronger, adding, “What doesn’t kill me can only make me stronger.”

With this latest development, the ongoing drama between Burna Boy and Speed Darlington has escalated, leaving fans and critics alike wondering what the next chapter will hold for both artists. Whether this arrest will have any long-term impact on either party’s career remains to be seen, but it’s clear that tensions between the two are far from over.