Speed Darlington Defends Minor Sex Claim as ‘Controversy for Clout’ – Offers Hollow Apology Amid Lagos Govt Probe
peed Darlington’s Explosive Defense: ‘Staged Minor Sex Claim Was Marketing’ Controversial Nigerian artist Speed Darlington (real name Darlington Okoye) has admitted his viral claim about "sleeping with a 15-year-old" was a fabricated publicity stunt, declaring "we need controversy to eat" in a follow-up video Wednesday. The apology—which refused to retract the original statement—comes as Lagos State authorities escalate investigations into potential child exploitation violations. The “Controversy to Eat” Confession In his damage-control video, Darlington argued: "I’m an artist. If they don’t talk about you, you’re not getting booked. The minor claim was content to push my music – don’t give it more life than it deserves."Key defenses: No Moral Boundaries: "I don’t do gospel music" implying edgy stunts are justified. Non-Apology: "If you’re offended, apologies" – without denying or deleting original video. Profit Motive: Framed child exploitation rhetoric as industry survival tactic. Original Viral Bombshell The May 2025 Instagram Live […]