Carter Efe Beats Portable, Wins 50M Naira Prize

Lagos socialite and entrepreneur Emeka Okonkwo, known as EMoney, awarded comedian Carter Efe 50 million naira on Tuesday after Efe defeated singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, in a celebrity boxing match at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event. The bout occurred on April 30, 2024, at Balmoral Hall in the Federal Palace Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos, with judges delivering a unanimous decision for Efe.

EMoney confirmed the payout immediately after the fight when prompted by Ezekiel Adamu, chief executive officer of Balmoral Group Promotions. "You know we put our money where our mouth is, and so congratulations Carter on your win. N50 million for you," EMoney said. Adamu hailed the event as a success. "We promised Chaos in the Ring and we have delivered very entertaining fights tonight. There is more coming, thanks to everyone that made this a success and to the fighters for the great display," he added.

The three-round main event capped a month-long public feud between the entertainers. Portable entered with confidence, boasting prior exhibition wins over actors Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington. "I will use you to collect my third belt. Charles Okocha was bigger than you,...