The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LSDSVA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have launched investigations into controversial rapper Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington.
This action follows a viral Instagram Live video where he claimed to have defiled a 15-year-old girl.
In the disturbing video, shared widely on social media, Darlington allegedly described in Igbo an encounter with a 15-year-old virgin that resulted in bloodied sheets in an undisclosed hotel.
The LSDSVA condemned the incident as “disturbing” but noted jurisdictional challenges since the location was not specified in the video.
Consequently, the agency referred the case to NAPTIP for further action.
A statement from the LSDSVA confirmed: “We are aware of the disturbing video currently circulating online, in which a popular entertainer allegedly admits to engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a minor. While the individual in question did not specify the location of the incident during the Instagram Live session, we must clarify that the DSVA’s jurisdiction is limited to Lagos State. In view of the above, and in line with our commitment to justice, we have escalated the situation to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.”
NAPTIP has since confirmed it has initiated a full investigation and is collaborating with LSDSVA to address the allegations.
Meanwhile, Speed Darlington has apologized for the controversial video, claiming it was merely a publicity stunt to promote his new song. In a follow-up video, he stated: “All my followers pissed off about the video I recorded in which I spoke about me sleeping with a 15-year-old, I am an artist. I need controversy to eat. If you are not trending, you are not getting booked. Simple! Nobody is booking something that is not trending.”
He added, “I have a new song now. The song is talking about f#ck this, f#ck that. This is my genre. I do not perform Christian music. When I dropped my song, I needed f#ck contents to push it. That is what I was doing. Don’t give it more than it is supposed to have. If any of you are offended, it’s all right. Apologies.”
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