The match, tagged "Chaos In The Ring", took place on April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, drawing significant attention from fans and media alike. Portable delivered a commanding performance, leading to a win over Speed Darlington, who reportedly sustained a shoulder injury during the bout and was seen leaving the venue with the aid of medics.
In the aftermath of the match, Portable took to his Instagram stories to confirm that Burna Boy gifted him N20 million in celebration of the win. The post read: “N20million from Burna Boy, if you wanna be like Odogwu, can you do like Odogwu? God bless your family.”
The generous gift has further fueled online buzz, especially given Burna Boy’s longstanding public tension with Speed Darlington. Their feud has included controversial accusations, most notably Speed Darlington’s past claim that Burna allegedly “got too close” to American music mogul Diddy to secure his Grammy win—an accusation Burna has never publicly addressed.
Many fans are interpreting Burna’s financial gesture not just as support for Portable, but also as a subtle jab in his ongoing rivalry with Speed Darlington.
Portable, known for his 2021 breakout hit “Zazoo Zeh”, has remained a polarizing figure in Nigeria’s entertainment scene, blending unpredictable antics with street-inspired artistry. His recent victory and Burna’s financial endorsement appear to have significantly boosted his public image.
As reactions continue to pour in across social media, one thing is clear: in the ever-dramatic world of Nigerian celebrity culture, this latest development has everyone talking.