12th January, 2025
Benson Michael
Okuneye Idris, famously known as Bobrisky, has made a heartfelt appeal to Grammy award-winning sensation, Burna Boy, to extend his compassion and forgiveness to fellow entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington.
Bobrisky’s impassioned plea, conveyed through a series of emotive posts on his Instagram story on Sunday, underscored his deep concern for Speed Darlington’s well-being.
With evident empathy, Bobrisky urged Burna Boy to pardon Speed Darlington, positing that his 45-day incarceration has been sufficient punishment.
Bobrisky wrote, “I just want to mind my business this year and stay away from anything involving Nigerian celebrities, but my soft heart won’t stop me from thinking about many things.
“Please, Burna Boy, forgive Speed. Prison is not a nice place. I don’t think he has the money for the VIP section because it’s expensive.
“None of these people I’m using my platform to stand for did the same for me when it was my time. But you know what? Our hearts are different. I can’t stand seeing human beings hurt. I pray, Burna, please release him. Forty-five days in prison is enough punishment.”
Furthermore, Bobrisky lamented the complicity of fans in perpetuating Speed Darlington’s contentious antics.
He added, “Fans, learn how to tell your favourites the truth when they are crossing the line. You all were applauding Speed when he was saying unpleasant things. Now, none of you is in prison with him.”