Controversial musician Badmus Okikiola also knows as Portable has defeated fellow entertainer Speed Darlington (Okoye), better known as Akpi in a highly anticipated celebrity boxing match, claiming the coveted Street King title.
The match, held on April 18, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, was the culmination of a heated feud between the two artists.
The Feud’s Origin
The controversy began when Speed Darlington offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at his concert, which Portable deemed insufficient.
Portable claimed his standard performance fee was ₦20 million, labeling Speed Darlington “poor” due to the low payment offer. This sparked a challenge from Portable to a boxing match, which Speed Darlington promptly accepted.
The Boxing Match
Details about the match itself are still emerging, but videos circulating online show Portable celebrating his win by kneeling with the belt.
Speed Darlington’s night took a turn for the worse, departing with a broken arm wrapped in bandages, prompting a wave of reactions online.
Akpi Reacts
Darlington, despite the heavy blows he received during the bout accused Portable of using charms commonly referred to as juju to beat him.
Public Reactions
The public’s response to the match has been mixed, with some questioning the legitimacy of the fight and others praising Portable’s business acumen.
Some fans have expressed concerns about the potential consequences of celebrity boxing matches, while others see it as a form of entertainment.