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Miss Queen, the mother of Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington, has made a heartfelt appeal to singer Burna Boy for forgiveness after her son went missing. In an emotional Instagram video, she revealed that she received alarming news from Speed Darlington’s security personnel, who informed her that Burna Boy and his team allegedly abducted him from his home following the release of a video in which Darlington discussed the Afrobeats star.
“Good day everyone, good day Nigerians. My name is Mrs. Queen, I am Darlington’s mother. I just got information that my son is missing. Speed Darlington is missing. His gateman called my family and notified us that there is a video Darlington made and put on the internet about Burna Boy,” she stated tearfully.
Desperate for her son’s safe return, Miss Queen pleaded, “Darlington is my only son. I am begging my fellow Nigerians. Please, everyone should help me beg Burna Boy. Burna Boy, please. My name is Miss Queen. I am begging you. Temper justice with mercy. Have mercy on my son. Forgive him, please. I am on my knees.”
Throughout her emotional plea, she emphasized her deep connection to her son, stating, “He is my only son, I am just asking for forgiveness. Burna Boy, please. Please, forgive my son, release him. All Darlington’s fans out there, please help me to beg Burna Boy for the release of Darlington.”
Miss Queen mentioned that she is currently outside Nigeria and expressed her helplessness, urging Burna Boy to have compassion. “Let this touch your heart to release him, forgive him, please,” she implored.
Activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju later confirmed that Speed Darlington is in the custody of the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja. He was reportedly arrested in Lagos last Friday and transferred to Abuja, where he remains detained. Adeyanju stated that the arrest is linked to a formal complaint made by Burna Boy, although further details of the complaint have not been disclosed.
