Eniola Badmus Funke Akindele boxing challenge trends after actress calls out colleague for celebrity fight following Carter Efe vs Portable bout

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has publicly challenged fellow actress Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing match, sparking widespread reactions across social media just hours after a high-profile influencer bout in Lagos.

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The Eniola Badmus Funke Akindele boxing challenge emerged shortly after Nigerian streamer Carter Efe defeated singer Portable in a celebrity boxing event that saw him claim a ₦50 million prize.

The fight, which attracted significant online attention, also drew sponsorship interest from prominent figures including Lagos socialite E-Money and music executive Soso Soberekon, who reportedly supported the contestants financially ahead of the bout.

Riding on the momentum of the viral event, Eniola Badmus took to Instagram to issue a playful but direct challenge to Funke Akindele, suggesting a celebrity ring showdown and calling for sponsorship from high-profile entertainment figures.

In her post, she tagged industry names and declared that “money has to be made,” framing the idea as both entertainment and business opportunity rather than personal conflict.

The challenge has since generated buzz online, with fans debating whether the proposed match is serious or part of a growing trend of celebrity-driven sporting entertainment in Nigeria.

Funke Akindele has yet to respond to the call-out, while industry watchers say the rise of celebrity boxing events reflects a new wave of crossover entertainment blending social media influence, sports, and Nollywood stardom.

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For now, the proposed clash remains speculative, but it has already added fresh momentum to Nigeria’s rapidly evolving celebrity entertainment scene.