Nigerian rapper and social media personality Speed Darlington, known off-stage as Akpi, has set the internet ablaze with his unconventional and controversial takes on family life and relationships. The entertainer made these revelations during a recent appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, where he described children as burdensome "loads" and detailed his unorthodox approach to love.
From Only Child to Anti-Parenthood Views
Speed Darlington traced his current perspective back to his upbringing as an only child. He explained that his mother dedicated all her resources solely to him, providing multiple Christmas outfits and an abundance of toys. This experience, he claimed, removed the societal pressure to start a family early.
"I was the only child with my mother. Every penny she made was on me. So I did not really feel the need to carry the world on my head," the rapper stated. He admitted that it wasn't until he reached his thirties that he even began to contemplate marriage and children, a delay he attributes to his solitary childhood.
Expressing a sense of delayed urgency, he said, "Man, as I dey now, there is this feeling of urgency in me, that, will I see my grandchildren? Look how old I am, I haven't even born yet."
Never Been in Love and A Polygamy Advocate
When the conversation turned to romance, Speed Darlington made another startling admission: he has never been in love. He revealed he is currently communicating with six different women and proudly advocates for polygamy.
This stance, he claims, cost him a potential marriage. "There was one I nearly married, and then I lost her. You know why? Because I was too honest. I was telling her from morning that I'm going to be a polygamist. I will get another wife," he recalled.
'Children Are Loads': The Statement That Broke The Internet
The most explosive moment came when Speed Darlington framed parenthood in stark, utilitarian terms. He suggested that the human desire to have children is akin to an irrational craving for heavy burdens.
"Let me tell you, me already say that there must be some kind of chemical imbalance in our brain as human beings that makes a person see load, and say I like load. Give it to me, I want to carry it. Children are loads," he declared emphatically.
Nigerians React With Divided Opinions
The rapper's comments triggered a wave of reactions across social media platforms, sharply dividing public opinion.
Some users agreed with his blunt assessment of parental responsibility. User @davidoghe reacted, "Children are load... There is no way you can disagree with that except you just want to deceive and deny that fact." @Nnewi300 added a pragmatic perspective, stating that informed decisions could lead to fewer children suffering from hunger and lack of education.
However, many criticized his views as selfish and a rejection of traditional family values. @Nelsonchijioke9 countered, "Children are a necessary load everyone should be praying for, if your parents have the same reasoning you won't be here."
Others directed their criticism at his character, with @Samnacks_201 writing, "Imagine his mother reading this after she went on her knees to beg Burna Boy for his release last year. She's praying for grandkids and he's out here describing them as 'imbalances in the brain.' This man is a menace to family values!"
Background: A Rapper Wanted by NAPTIP
This is not Speed Darlington's first encounter with controversy. As previously reported, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) had declared him wanted. The agency sought him for questioning over videos containing comments about underage girls.
NAPTIP's Director of Legal and Prosecution, Ijeoma Mary Amugo, stated that the rapper had failed to honour invitations and was last suspected to be outside Nigeria. The agency vowed to arrest him upon his return for a full investigation.
Speed Darlington's latest comments, published on December 22, 2025, ensure his position as one of Nigeria's most polarizing online figures remains unchallenged, sparking crucial conversations about parenthood, responsibility, and personal freedom in modern society.
