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Controversial Nigerian singer and internet personality Speed Darlington has spoken candidly about his years in the United States, revealing that his long stay abroad did not translate into personal growth or success as many might assume.
In a recent video making the rounds online, the outspoken rapper compared his life in America with his current reality in Nigeria, insisting that despite spending over two decades in the US, he returned home with little to show for it. According to him, the only lasting takeaway from those years was a series of unpleasant encounters with the law.
Reflecting on his experience, Speed Darlington said America never truly worked in his favour, especially as a Black man trying to find his footing in a highly competitive society.
“America did not favor me. I have access to the USA but I don’t want to be there all the time. America no favor me and I’m not ashamed to say it. The only thing I have is criminal records, arrest, arrest, arrest, arrest is all I got from the USA,” he said.
The singer disclosed that after spending 23 years struggling to find stability, he made a conscious decision to limit his time in the country. Instead of living there permanently, he now prefers short visits strictly for family reasons.
“So, after 23 years, I told myself it’s better for me to have access to America. I can go whenever I want to see my family for maybe 10 days, one week or 4 days, and I will turn around and return. Because American society is not conducive for my mental and physical well-being,” Darlington stated.
He further explained that life in the US took a serious toll on his confidence, affecting his social interactions and overall emotional health. According to him, the environment made him constantly question himself.
“In America, my self confidence is in the gutter. I can’t even talk to girls, I lack confidence whenever I’m in America. I’m always lonely. If I spend 9 months or two years, I will be lonely throughout, which means endless masturbation. It gets tiring,” he admitted.
Expanding on the challenges he faced, Speed Darlington pointed to racial and cultural pressures that made everyday life stressful. He said simple things, like approaching women, were often clouded by fear and self-doubt.
“If I want to talk to a girl, firstly I’m worried about my accent. Is she going to laugh at me? Am I adequate? American society has an atmosphere where a black man is nothing and he has to over prove himself before he can get any respect. This is not how I want to live my life,” he added.
In contrast, the rapper described Nigeria as a place where he feels accepted, confident, and valued. He noted that his biggest financial wins happened after relocating back home, where he no longer felt judged by race or accent.
“While here I amount to something. Everybody is black and dark skinned. All these things are what I’m thinking. I love having access to the US anytime I want but my mansion money with swimming pool on top came from Nigerian,” he said.
Darlington also linked a major turning point in his financial journey to his widely publicised clash with fellow singer Portable, claiming the incident unexpectedly helped him complete his house.
“That fight I had with Portable was how I finished my mansion decking. That money helped me very well. That fight did not take place in Las Vegas, it took place in Lagos, Nigeria,” he noted.
Concluding his reflection, Speed Darlington said freedom and peace of mind mattered more to him than living in what many consider the centre of global opportunity.
“It is better to be in a forest climbing trees and be free than to be in a center of everything and being caged. I did not leave America with money,” he concluded.
Watch him speak below…
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