Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout

Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout

Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, widely known as Speed Darlington, has claimed that fellow singer Badmus Okikiola, popularly referred to as Portable, resorted to traditional charms—often called juju—during their weekend celebrity boxing clash.

The match took place on Saturday as part of the Chaos In The Ring series, an event hosted by Game Rush in collaboration with Balmoral Promotions. This spectacle followed similar entertainment boxing events, including a showcase in December 2024 and the February 2025 debut of Friday Fight Night.

In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Speed Darlington voiced suspicions over the circumstances of the fight, stating that his shoulder became dislocated even though he didn’t feel physically exhausted.

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“My shoulder got dislocated, and I wasn’t even tired,” he said in the clip, implying that spiritual interference may have played a role in the outcome.

Portable was declared the winner, and the match has since stirred considerable buzz across social media platforms.

The rivalry between the two artists had intensified ahead of the bout, reportedly stemming from a disagreement over performance fees. According to circulating accounts, Speed Darlington had offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at an event—an offer the latter allegedly found offensive.

Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout