The internet is buzzing with controversy following a jaw-dropping confession from Nigerian artist Speed Darlington during a recent Instagram Live session.
The rapper, known for his bold persona, admitted to engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl at a hotel, claiming she was a virgin and left bl0.0d on the bedsheets.
This alarming revelation has ignited a firestorm of backlash from fans and social media users, with many demanding his immediate arrest.
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Posts on X captured the moment, with users like @calissii summarizing the incident: “Speed Darlington was on Instagram Live narrating in Igbo how he can’t imagine working in a hotel, as he recently slept with a 15yr old girl at a certain hotel and she messed up the sheets with blood cos she was a virgin so he had to give her 2K.”
The reaction to Speed Darlington’s confession was swift and fierce. Fans and concerned netizens flooded X with posts condemning the artist’s actions and urging authorities to take action. User @cremechic11 tagged Nigerian authorities, stating, “This matter cannot die like that @BenHundeyin @PoliceNG @Lagosdsva a public personality called Speed Darlington has publicly claimed he raped a 15 year old and gave her 2K. Please this needs urgent attention .”
Another user, @Mildr_ed , expressed disgust, writing, “Speed Darlington raped a 15 yr old and goes ahead to talk about [it] on live like it’s sweet gist. A lousy, foolish and idiotic retard.” The sentiment is clear: the public is demanding accountability, with many pointing out that engaging in sexual activity with a minor is a serious crime under Nigerian law.
The Child’s Right Act of 2003 in Nigeria explicitly prohibits sexual activity with anyone under 18, with penalties including up to seven years in prison for offenders. Given Speed Darlington’s public admission, legal experts suggest he could face severe consequences if authorities act on the allegations.
This isn’t the first time Speed Darlington has courted controversy.
As at the time of publishing this post, Speed Darlington has yet to issue an official statement addressing the backlash or clarifying his remarks. Without a swift response, his career could face irreparable damage, with potential boycotts and loss of endorsements looming.