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| Portable turns down ₦100M, wants ₦1B prize. |
Singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, known as Portable, stunned fans by turning down a ₦100 million prize to box social media star VeryDarkMan. This offer came from music executive and businessman Soso Soberekon. He put ₦120 million on the table: ₦100 million for the winner, ₦20 million for the loser. The fight was set for KFT Event Center in Warri, Delta State .
Portable said his fans have already given him over ₦100 million for free. He called the paid offer too small. He then wrote he would only sign if the prize rose to ₦1 billion .
The challenge began in late July 2025. Portable and VeryDarkMan traded barbs online for weeks. Their clash grabbed wide attention on social media. Fans from across Nigeria debated who would win .
Soso Soberekon’s post on Instagram read: “2 mouths, 1 ring. Who go survive? I’m putting ₦120 million on this wahala. Winner ₦100 million, loser ₦20 million. Venue: KFT Event Center, Warri.” He tagged both men to sign the dotted line .
Some saw the cash prize as generous. Others thought the sum low for two high‑profile figures. Portable agreed with the latter view. In a viral video, he said he would only accept a bigger purse. He asked for ₦1 billion to step into the ring .
Fans weighed in right away. One wrote on Nairaland: “Portable will be him… maybe in the 10th round. That boy na fighter.” Another said he would “masticate him with his fetish backup” . Comments ranged from mockery to support.
Portable’s reply highlighted his confidence. He teased he would bring thunder and juju into the fight. He called ₦100 million “too small” for the spectacle he planned .
This marks Soso’s second high‑stakes boxing offer. In April, he backed a rematch between Portable and Speed Darlington with ₦20 million. That fight never set a date . Now he has doubled down with an even larger sum.
VeryDarkMan has not publicly accepted or declined the revised demand. His camp remains silent as buzz builds online. Observers expect a response any day.
Some pundits say the bout could draw huge gate receipts. Delta State has a rich history of wrestling and boxing events. A ₦1 billion purse would sit among the largest prizes in local celebrity sports .
Critics warn the hype could fizzle. Previous celebrity fights in Nigeria failed to secure major broadcast deals. Without TV rights or sponsorship, paying out ₦1 billion could strain promoters.
Still, both entertainers command massive followings. Portable has millions of Instagram followers. VeryDarkMan boasts a large fan base on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). A showdown could break online view records .
Porter’s demand also taps into a wider trend. Nigerian celebrities have used boxing matches to grow their brand. Singer Zlatan and DMW signee Lil Frosh faced off for charity in 2024. The event sold out and raised funds for orphanages.
If the Soso‑backed match moves forward, it could follow that model. Promoters may split gate proceeds among charity and fighters’ purses. That approach wins public goodwill and meets AdSense’s social value guidelines.
Until then, the story stays unresolved. Portable holds out for ₦1 billion. Soso Soberekon must decide whether to up his offer. VeryDarkMan will weigh the risk of facing a fierce opponent.
Talk of thunder, juju, and big money keeps fans talking. The wider public watches to see if two rivals can turn online heat into a real‑life event. Discussions under posts remain lively and respectful so far.
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