Nigerian singer Portable challenges Terry G to boxing match

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly challenged veteran streetpop musician Terry G to a celebrity boxing match, claiming the fight would revive the older artist's career. Portable issued the challenge during an interview on Channels Television's "Rubbin Minds" program on Sunday, July 19, 2026, dismissing suggestions that he would prefer to fight social media critic VeryDarkMan.

Portable stated that a bout with Terry G is his preferred next contest, framing it as an opportunity to restore the veteran singer's public relevance. "It is Terry G that I want to fight. I will blow him. I want to resurrect his career," Portable said. "If Terry G fights me one-on-one in boxing, I swear to God, he will rise again. People will remember him again." When asked if his intention was to help Terry G's career, he affirmed the idea.

The proposed fight would follow Portable's scheduled rematch with Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, which the singer said is set for July 31, 2026. Portable expressed strong confidence in defeating Okocha, declaring, "I'm winning this match." He claimed to have already received 50 million naira of a total 150 million naira fight...