Entertainment
Burna Boy: ‘Stepped back to gather energy’ – Speed Darlington speaks after prolonged detention
Controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington has broken his silence after release from prolonged incarceration.
Darlington was first arrested for alleged cyber-stalking after attributing Burna Boy’s Grammy award to his connections with the embattled American rapper, Diddy.
Diddy whose legal battles with FBI made headlines, is currently facing multiple sex trafficking and rape charges.
After his initial release on bail in October, Darlington insisted that he would not cease his public criticisms until Burna Boy compensated him.
Following the development, he was rearrested during a performance in Imo State on November 27, 2024, and held in Kuje prison for an extended period.
Expressing his frustration to secure his release in a video on Instagram, the singer’s lawyer accused Burna Boy of bribing the police to keep Darlington behind bars despite being granted bail by the Federal High Court on December 23.
Darlington was finally released on January 21 2025.
But reacting to his critics release, Burna Boy in a now deleted post on Instagram, warned that Darlington would return back to jail if he ever misbehaves again.
Following his prolonged detention and warning by Burna, many netizens assumed Speed Darlington would come out regretful and subdued.
However, breaking silence after his release, Darlington ignored Burna Boy’s warning and shared a striking video of two rams locked in a fierce battle with their horns crashing against each other.
Captioning the trending clip on his Instagram page, he said ” I’m back. To those fighting, one step back, it is not running away, he went to gather energy and launch back with a banger!”
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has taken home the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), earning acclaim for her powerful role in Farmer’s Bride.
The win is a career milestone for Aigbe, who triumphed over a star-studded lineup that included Meg Otanwa (Inside Life), Tina Mba (Suspicion), Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love), Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast), Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3), and Darasimi Nadi (Aburo).
Akelicious reports that the event kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the official beginning of the series of activities preceding the Award Night which is held on Saturday (today).
Attendees similarly graced the event with their exquisite traditional attire, presenting a captivating blend of African heritage and the glamour of the film awards.
The AMVCA is an annual award presented by Multichoice to recognise outstanding achievements in television, film, entertainment, and digital content creation throughout Nollywood and the entire African continent.
The award ceremony is held in Lagos, Nigeria, and broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels and the awards will be determined by a combination of public voting and a panel of judges.
The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Among the top contenders, Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way secured multiple nominations across various categories, including Best Movie and Best Director.
In the acting categories, Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors), and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising) were nominated for Best Lead Actor, while Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors), Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre), and Uche Montana (Thinline) are among those vying for Best Lead Actress.
Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has won the ‘Best Lead Actor award’ at the 2025 AMVCA with his movie “Seven Doors”.
The award is as a result of his exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to the industry.
Adebayo’s portrayal in the film has captivated audiences and critics alike, showcasing his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters.
He couldn’t utter a word as he betrayed emotion.
He defeated seven other actors to win the award attended by top industry players.
Entertainment
AMVCA 2025: Iyo Prosper outshines Taaooma, Brain Jotter in winning Content Creator award
Budding content creator, Iyo Prosper Adokiye has won the Best Digital Content Creator award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos on Saturday.
Iyo Prosper clinched the coveted award ahead of industry giants, Taooma and Brain Jotter.
He won with his viral content, We Listen We Don’t Judge, Bible Edition.
The organisers said, “From reels to reality, Iyo Prosper Adokiye blurred the lines and broke the rules”.
Also nominated in the keenly contested category were digital trailblazers like Jide Ibitoye (Jide Pounds), Dorcas Ariyiike Owolagba (Ariyiike Dimples) and Elozonam.
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