Akpi, also known as Speed Darlington, is currently trending following the release of his diss track titled “Baby Oil,” aimed at Burna Boy. This comes after a tumultuous series of events involving his recent disappearance and subsequent detention.
On October 7, Akpi was reported missing by his family, leading to widespread concern. It was later revealed that he had been arrested by the Nigerian Police, allegedly at the behest of Burna Boy, due to accusations of cyberbullying stemming from a provocative video Akpi posted. In this video, he questioned Burna Boy’s Grammy win and made controversial remarks linking him to Sean Combs (Diddy), who is currently facing serious legal issues.
After spending approximately five days in detention, Akpi was released, but not before his lawyer issued a public apology on his behalf. Akpi publicly rejected this apology, expressing his frustration with the Nigerian legal system, which he described as a “zoo” lacking in freedom of expression. He criticized the authorities for allowing themselves to be manipulated by influential figures like Burna Boy, stating that such matters should be resolved in court rather than through police intervention.
In response to these events, Akpi has dropped a teaser for his diss track, signaling that this is just the beginning of his protest against both Burna Boy and the broader Nigerian system. Fans are rallying behind him, suggesting that he is poised to escalate this conflict further.
As this situation develops, many are closely watching how both artists will respond and what implications it may have for freedom of speech in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape.
