- Rap star Speed Darlington expresses his preference for New York women over Lagos ones after fleeing Nigeria during the NAPTIP manhunt.
- The musician was reportedly wanted for allegedly having intimate relationship with a minor.
Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington, has made headlines once again this time for his remarks about Nigerian women after reportedly fleeing the country.
Recall that the artist was recently declared wanted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) over allegations of having sexual relations with a minor. In the wake of the controversy, Speed Darlington swiftly left Nigeria and returned to the United States.
In a video circulating online, the rapper was seen boasting about his decision to abandon Nigerian women for their New York counterparts. He claimed that women in New York are more emotionally invested in relationships, while accusing Nigerian women of being overly focused on money.
He said in part …
“I left Lagos girl for New York girls. I thought they were better. This people dey do love. Our own people na ‘give me money, give me money’.
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The video has since sparked mixed reactions on social media, with many Nigerians criticizing his remarks and questioning the timing of his sudden departure from the country.
Reacting to the post…
@LifeOfALoneR40 wrote: “Hw said it all, Nigerian girls are only there for the money”
@tsetseSBM said: “Honestly,
Speed Darlington never fails to entertain.
But relocating to New York to chill won’t erase the fact that NAPTIP declared you wanted.
Enjoy your time there, but you’ll still have to face the music when you come back to Nigeria”
@donaldson20220 wrote: “Any Igbo person supporting you is a basted not a real Igbo ,we preach against this act mostly practice in the northern part of Nigeria ,so I see no reason to find you funny ,ewu mee ki bu”
@PraiseOluw97152 opined: “This guy useless pass portable”
