Davido Lacks Talent — Speed Darlington Throws Shade

EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial US-based Nigerian rapper, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has once again stirred up a storm on social media after stating that musician Davido lacks talent.

The rapper took to his Instagram account on Friday to express his amazement at how the DMW boss has managed to achieve and maintain a successful music career despite his alleged lack of talent.

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Speed Darlington shared a flyer of one of Davido’s upcoming events and wrote, “I don’t know how you manage to maintain a career. Your lack of talent amazes me yet you have a career”.

The statement has since caused a stir among fans and followers of both musicians, with many taking to social media to express their opinions on the matter. While some fans agreed with Speed Darlington’s sentiment, others defended Davido and his talent.

Davido, who recently released his latest album ‘Timeless’, had previously admitted that the album was either going to make or break him. He expressed his elation at the fact that fans had finally accepted his album after four attempts.

It is not the first time that Speed Darlington has made controversial comments about other musicians. He has been known to publicly criticize other Nigerian musicians, including Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile.

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Davido, on the other hand, has continued to enjoy a successful music career, with several hit songs and collaborations with international musicians. Despite the criticism from Speed Darlington, it is clear that Davido’s fans and supporters are not swayed by the rapper’s opinion, and the singer continues to be a dominant force in the Nigerian music industry.