In this article, we are going to cover everything you need to know about Nigerian Singer, Speed Darlington, his biography, music career, age
Networth and lots more. Kindly relax and have a good read.
Speed Darlington Biography
Darlington Okoye popularly known as Speed Darlington, is a US based Nigerian controversial singer, influencer, social media comedian and actor from Arondizuogu Ideato North local government area, Imo State, one of the 5 states in the South Eastern part of Nigeria.
He was born on the 13th of March to the famous Pericoma Okoye and Queen Mother Theresa Onuora . According to a few reports available on the internet, Speed Darlington was raised in Bronx, New York United States where he currently resides.
Personal Life
Speed Darlington is single, not so much is known about his private life. The singer is quite vocal about patronizing sex workers and has taken to his social media accounts to show them off a few times.
He once posted a photo on Instagram with a little girl and captioned it ” My baby has graduated from kindergarten”
His follower started insinuating that she could be his daughter but he limited the comments on the post and never spoke about it again.
Education
In regards to his education, we have no information about the schools he attended either in the US or Nigeria at the time of this report but reports has it that the singer has a first school leaving certificate and SSCE certificate respectively.
Speed Darlington Other Names
The controversial singer has other nicknames he preferred to be called aside his stage name like Akpi Nwa mama, Akpi, Energy god, Speedometer , scorpion king etc.
Music Career
Speed Darlington started his music career in 2010 with the release of his first debut single titled “Let’s Dance”
Before then he use to be a dancer at Achakpo Queens In the 90s.
In 2017 he came to limelight when one of his songs titled ‘bangdadang’ went viral on the internet after it was posted by top American Rapper Puff Diddy, who mentioned on the video caption that Speed Darlington is a source of inspiration to him.
He has gone viral so many times on the internet with his hilarious videos where he calls out other celebrities with his full chest. He also got into a fight with Popular blogger, Tunde Ednut for posting his video without giving him credits.
In 2019 he got another jam titled ” Inlove with my hands which featured Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile.
Acting Career
The singer was featured in a movie titled African messiah’ which was released in 2021 starring top Nigerian entertainers like Lasisi Elenu, Nadia Buari, Ik Ogbonna and others.
Age
Speed Darlington celebrates his birthday on every March 13. The year he was born is still unknown to the public.
Management
Darlington Okoye is a self managed entertainer . The singer has managed himself as artist since he came into limelight in 2017. He has not been signed to any management.
Discography
- Seredebe
- Ogiriga Owuwa
- I Ain’t Trying To Talk
- In Eko
- In Love With My Hand (Feat. Zlatan)
- Akamu
- Cash & Carry
- Popping Heavy
- Bang
- 50 Inches or Better
- Adaier
- Saturday Night
- Enigma (Freestyle)
- Bad Girl
- Greatest Tank Battle
- My Party
- Hustle Hard
- Let’s Dance
Networth
Speed Darlington is doing well for himself and he is worth about $100 000
Social media Profiles
Instagram: @akpinmuo
YouTube: Speed Darlington Tv
Speed Darlington’s Mom
Theresa Onuora who is famous for her ‘egedege’ music is the mother of the singer, she gave birth to him while she was still with his father, Pericoma Okoye. Although they were never married.