Thelma Osatohanmwen
In a recent Instagram live session with his fans, Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has lashed out against comparison with fellow musician, Wizkid.
The ‘Akpi’ hitmaker expressed frustration over the persistent comparison, vehemently denying any correlation between himself and the acclaimed Starboy boss.
Addressing his followers, Speed Darlington, whose real name is not readily available, questioned the basis of the comparison, emphasizing his lengthy tenure in the music industry. “Why are people telling me that I am better than Wizkid? How do I and Wizkid correlate?” he queried during the live session. “Do you know how many years I’ve been in this industry? Seven years”.
The rapper further highlighted the lack of personal interaction between himself and Wizkid, revealing that despite his years in the industry, they have never crossed paths. “I’ve never met Wizkid,” he asserted. “Although he has previously acknowledged me in New York. He posted one of my songs”.