Speed Darlington set to release new track ‘Oil Grammy’ amid battle for freedom 

Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has informed that he is set to release a new track titled ‘Oil Grammy’ amid moves to free him from detention.

The embattled musician has assured Nigerians that his new song will win him a Grammy Award without using ‘baby oil’, which has been made famous by American music mogul Puff Daddy.

“I no need Grammy oil to blow or win any award, na my talent wey God give me I go use bring am come back home”.

The rapper reportedly made the announcement when Cubana Chief Priest’s representatives visited him in detention and told him that efforts were being made for his release.

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Speed Darlington, who is renowned for his audacious promises and unorthodox flair, also promised his teeming fans that the next track will be a game-changer.

Recall that Speed Darlington has been in police detention for close to two months following his arrest by men of the Imo State Police Command in Owerri upon his arrival from the United States in November 2025.

Speed Darlington, who was reportedly arrested by the police for jumping bail in a case involving Burna Boy, has been in detention despite a court injunction authorising the police to release him on bail unconditionally.

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