“I Want to Fight Big People”: Portable Seeks ₦100 Million Cash-Heavy Clash with Cubana Chief Priest [VIDEO]

 

Portable Eyes Mega Payday as He Challenges Cubana Chief Priest to Celebrity Boxing Match

Nigerian street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, widely known by his stage name Portable, has stirred the entertainment scene once again—this time not with music, but with a bold challenge aimed at popular entrepreneur and nightlife mogul, Cubana Chief Priest.

In a spirited video currently making waves on social media, the controversial singer—famous for his street anthem Zazuu Zeh—proposed a high-stakes celebrity boxing match, placing a staggering N100 million prize tag on the bout. According to the outspoken performer, the motivation behind the challenge has little to do with beef or personal animosity. Rather, it’s all about business.

“I dey look for money,” Portable declared in the clip, exuding his usual raw energy and streetwise charm. “I wan fight for money. I want to be fighting big people, I am bigger than Chief Priest.” His statement was both a call to action and a financial proposition, as he extended an invitation to Cubana Chief Priest to step into the ring—not out of enmity, but as a money-making collaboration. “Make we make money together,” he added, driving home the fact that this was a mutual opportunity, not a grudge match.

The suggested N100 million prize, which has captured the attention of fans and media alike, paints the potential bout as one of the biggest celebrity matches the Nigerian entertainment scene could witness. Portable, never one to shy away from spectacle or controversy, appears eager to leverage his newfound notoriety in the boxing world.

This isn’t his first dance with the gloves. Just recently, he triumphed over fellow provocateur and singer Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing match that trended heavily across platforms. That victory appears to have emboldened him, as he now sets his sights on even more prominent figures within the social and entertainment elite.

While the flamboyant challenge might seem over-the-top to some, others view it as a shrewd and creative way to monetize fame and fanfare in Nigeria’s evolving celebrity economy. Portable has always demonstrated a keen understanding of how to stay relevant—blending music, social media antics, and street credibility into a potent personal brand.

Cubana Chief Priest, known for his influential presence in the nightlife business and deep connections with celebrities and politicians, has yet to respond publicly to the call-out. Whether he’ll take the bait remains to be seen, but fans are already buzzing with speculation. Could this be the next big celebrity face-off, or just another publicity stunt in the ever-theatrical world of Nigerian pop culture?

Either way, the conversation has begun, and Portable has once again proven his knack for staying in the headlines. His fusion of bravado, business sense, and media savvy ensures that whatever comes next—whether fists fly or not—will be closely watched by a captivated audience.

The potential bout also brings to light the rising trend of celebrity boxing matches as viable entertainment and revenue generators. With millions of followers ready to tune in, stream, and place bets, the intersection of fame and combat sport is becoming increasingly lucrative, especially in Africa’s growing entertainment landscape.

One thing is certain—Portable isn’t backing down. He’s not just chasing clout; he’s chasing cash. And in his words, it’s all love and hustle: “I no get you for mind. I want to cash money.”

Should Cubana Chief Priest accept the challenge, Nigeria might just witness one of the most talked-about matches of the year—a cultural crossover of entertainment and sport, fueled by ego, enterprise, and an unmistakable hunger for the spotlight.

Portable say he no dey follow Speed Darlington fight again, na Cubana Chief Priest he wan follow fight now 😭 pic.twitter.com/u9EOFC62w6

— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) May 17, 2025