Speed Darlington Apologises to Burna Boy, Seeks Withdrawal of Charges

Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has publicly apologised to Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy, asking him to withdraw all charges against him within two weeks.

Darlington made the appeal in an apology video addressed directly to Burna Boy, admitting that he was wrong to assume that the singer shared his perspective on certain issues.

In the video, he expressed regret over comments he had made about Burna Boy, particularly those relating to the Grammy winner’s sexuality.

“This video is for Burna Boy. Burna, this is an apology video. I apologise for any pain that I have caused you, any [unclear] that I have caused you. I made a mistake of thinking that everybody vibrates at the same frequency. That’s wrong of me,” he said.

The singer promised to stop making both direct and indirect comments about Burna Boy’s sexuality if the charges against him were withdrawn.

“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 sexuality. Even indirect comment, I will no longer try such thing. I give you my word. Let peace reign,” Darlington pleaded.

He specifically asked Burna Boy to withdraw the charges within the next two weeks, adding that he would no longer mention the singer’s name.

“I promise that I will never use my mouth to mention your name,” he added.

The apology marks a public attempt by Darlington to resolve his dispute with Burna Boy, although it remains unclear whether the Grammy-winning singer has responded to the appeal or is willing to withdraw the charges.