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Police arrest Speed Darlington again during Owerri show
Nigerian-American rapper Speed Darlington, also known as AKPI, has been arrested again by the Nigerian police during a show in Owerri, Imo State.
The incident occurred shortly after the artist returned to Nigeria from the United States, following a previous legal ordeal.
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, who represents the rapper, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Adeyanju took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to inform the public of the development, though the exact reasons behind the arrest remain unclear.
This latest detention comes barely two months after Speed Darlington was released on bail following a controversial arrest in early October. Many fans believed the musician had resolved his disputes, making the recent incident a surprising turn of events.
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In the earlier case, the rapper was detained after releasing a controversial video allegedly mocking fellow Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The video made references to American rapper Diddy, who had faced allegations of exploitation, a topic that stirred backlash.
While reflecting on his previous arrest, Speed Darlington accused the police of infringing on his rights. Speaking in a viral video on October 17, he alleged, “The police violated my civil rights and my human rights and denied me the opportunity to talk to my family and my lawyer. The rule says I can only be detained for two days yet I was held for four without any opportunity to speak to my people.”
The musician’s ongoing legal troubles have sparked debates, with many questioning the motives behind the repeated arrests. Fans and observers await further details as the case unfolds.