Controversial Nigerian street-hop artist, Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has confirmed that Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy has fulfilled his promise of gifting him N20 million after his victory in a celebrity boxing match against fellow entertainer Speed Darlington.
The match, which had been hyped across social media for weeks and dubbed “Chaos in the Ring: Battle for Glory,” ended dramatically in the first round when Speed Darlington was unable to continue due to a shoulder injury.
Portable, who is known for his eccentric personality and viral street hits, took to social media shortly after the fight to celebrate not just his win, but the promised financial reward from one of Africa’s biggest music exports.
In a video posted to his Instagram story, Portable could be seen surrounded by his entourage as he enthusiastically directed one of his team members to place a call to Burna Boy’s manager.
The call served as public proof that the “Last Last” hitmaker had indeed wired him the promised N20 million. “Call Odogwu’s manager! Make them talk say e don enter!” Portable exclaimed.
Moments later, when Burna’s camp confirmed the transfer, Portable could hardly contain his excitement. He broke into a celebratory dance before looking straight into the camera and shouting, “Na so helper dey be! Burna Boy don do am! Na real Odogwu!”
The video didn’t just end with confirmation of the payment. Portable, riding high on his boxing victory and the generous gift, used the opportunity to pitch for a musical collaboration.
“Make we enter studio now! Burna, feature me make world hear another hit!” he pleaded with passion. Clearly aware of Burna Boy’s influence and global reach, Portable hoped to translate their recent camaraderie into a joint record that could potentially elevate his music career to a new level.
“Na money dey ginger spirit, but na feature go make history,” he added with a grin.
Portable’s victory in the ring came after Speed Darlington failed to return for the second round, following what medical personnel later described as a dislocated shoulder.
The dramatic injury forced Speedy to leave the arena in bandages, assisted into an ambulance as fans and attendees looked on.
However, in a twist true to his flamboyant nature, Speed Darlington later tried to downplay the seriousness of his injury. “Dem fix am inside the ambulance, na small thing,” he said in a video posted hours after the fight. “Shoulder no go stop my shine.”
Despite his attempt at damage control, Portable’s triumph was already being celebrated widely on social media, with fans praising his unexpected boxing prowess.
The win and subsequent reward from Burna Boy appear to mark a significant moment in Portable’s turbulent but headline-grabbing career.
In the caption of the Instagram video he shared, he wrote: “20 million from @burnaboygram. If you wanna be like Odogwu, can you do like Odogwu? God bless your family.”
The post quickly went viral, sparking conversations about loyalty, showbiz friendships, and the unpredictability of the Nigerian entertainment scene.
For Portable, this moment serves as both a vindication and a spotlight, once again placing him at the center of online discourse—something he has mastered over the years.
Observers believe Burna Boy’s gesture might not just be about celebrating Portable’s victory, but also a subtle jab at Speed Darlington, given the recent tension between the two.
Earlier this year, Speed Darlington was arrested by the Nigerian Police following a defamation case linked to a controversial video he posted.
Though Burna Boy was never directly connected to the matter, many speculate that the arrest and Darlington’s inflammatory online persona may have influenced Burna’s decision to publicly back Portable.
“Sometimes Odogwu dey speak with action, not words,” one fan commented under the viral post.
As Portable basks in the attention, it’s clear that this moment means more than just a cash gift—it’s validation from one of the biggest names in African music. “I no go hide am! Dem say make I no talk, but I must talk! Burna don bless me!” he said, reaffirming his refusal to keep quiet about the gift.
Whether or not this leads to a musical collaboration between the two remains to be seen, but for now, Portable is enjoying his victory, his millions, and the bragging rights that come with being recognized by an Odogwu.
