Controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has been released from Kuje prison, as confirmed by his activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

In a post on his X page, Adeyanju wrote, “Speed Darlington is out of Kuje Prison.”

Fondly referred to as Akpi, Speed Darlington was granted bail by an Abuja court after pressure was put on the Nigeria Police Force to arraign him prior to his release.

Akpi had petitioned DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja, regarding his prolonged detention.

In the petition, he urged the DIG to comply with a court order challenging his continued detention by the police.

Speed Darlington was initially arrested based on a petition from Grammy Award-winning singer Burna Boy, who accused him of having an inappropriate relationship with embattled United States rapper and music executive Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy.

Nigerians have since taken to social media to share their thoughts on Akpi's release.

lagracee: I hope he sees how everyone spoke up for him and hope he learns something. Welcome your fans dem miss you

flexy_b: See as the guy come fine wow

_sarahjohnson01: 2 months just waste like that
In anything you do no try BURNA BOY if not you’ll learn the hard way

official_daniel_pounds: He don survive grand zero what can you do to him next?

sugardestiny_official: Akpi looks very handsome here ooo prison looks good on him

jane_dominic__: Finally my man is out

chichi_ngonadi: If I go missing na you another banger loading
Welcome back our presido

blaq_boi_kenny: Na album him go do next burna get ready