Supernatural Scandal Rocks Celebrity Fight as Speed Darlington Accuses Portable of Using Juju [VIDEO]

 

In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through social media and the Nigerian entertainment sphere, musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has leveled startling accusations against fellow artist and flamboyant performer, Badmus Okikiola, widely recognized as Portable.

The two eccentric artists clashed in a widely publicized celebrity boxing match on Saturday during the Chaos In The Ring event—an entertainment spectacle organized by Game Rush in partnership with Balmoral Promotions. But what was expected to be a high-energy showdown between two larger-than-life personalities has now taken on an eerie tone, following Speed Darlington’s claim that mystical forces may have been at play in the ring.

In a video posted to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Speed Darlington did not mince words as he suggested that Portable may have used "juju"—a local term referring to traditional charms or supernatural practices—to gain an unfair advantage in the bout. According to Darlington, he suffered a dislocated shoulder during the match, despite not feeling physically drained or fatigued. "I wasn’t tired, but something unnatural happened to my shoulder," he said, his tone brimming with suspicion.

The match, which ended in Portable’s favor, has gone viral and sparked intense online debates. While fans of both artists initially celebrated the event as a playful crossover between the music and sports worlds, the aftermath has revealed deeper tensions and accusations that have turned the spotlight from sportsmanship to sorcery.

The source of the animosity between the two appears to trace back to a financial disagreement. Months before stepping into the ring, Speed Darlington reportedly offered Portable a sum of N500,000 to perform at an event—a figure that Portable allegedly deemed insulting and beneath his brand. The rejected offer snowballed into a social media spat, setting the stage for what was marketed as a grudge match in the boxing ring.

Now, with the bout concluded and victory officially awarded to Portable, Darlington’s allegations are reigniting the feud and pulling new voices into the conversation. While some fans have dismissed the juju claims as a sore loser’s cry, others have noted Nigeria’s deeply rooted belief systems and the historical instances of mystical accusations in both sports and music scenes.

The Chaos In The Ring event was one of the latest promotional pushes by its organizers, who previously hosted a similar boxing showcase in December 2024 and followed it with the launch of the Friday Fight Night series in February 2025. Designed to blend the drama of celebrity feuds with the spectacle of athletic competition, these events have proven successful in capturing public imagination—though perhaps not always in the ways intended.

Reactions across social platforms have been a mixed bag. Memes, parody videos, and satirical commentary flooded X, TikTok, and Instagram within hours of the event’s conclusion. But amid the humor, some netizens expressed concern that introducing unverified claims of supernatural interference could undermine the legitimacy of such events going forward.

Portable has yet to respond publicly to the juju allegations, though he posted a celebratory message shortly after the win, thanking his fans and declaring himself “undefeated.” Whether he chooses to address Speed Darlington’s accusations directly remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, Darlington has hinted that he may seek a rematch—this time under "strictly monitored" conditions. "Next time, I’ll bring my own spiritual backup," he joked in his video, though the underlying tone suggested a serious sense of grievance.

As the dust settles on one of the most bizarre moments in Nigerian celebrity boxing history, one thing is clear: this was no ordinary fight night. Between bruised egos, alleged mystical attacks, and an ever-increasing appetite for drama among fans, the saga of Speed Darlington versus Portable may only just be getting started.

And in an industry where spectacle sells, perhaps that's exactly the point.

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