Controversial street-hop singer Portable has revealed that he received a ₦20 million cash gift from Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy following his recent boxing victory over Speed Darlington.
Portable emerged the winner of the highly anticipated ‘Chaos in the Rings’ boxing match held on Saturday, after Speed Darlington failed to return for the second round, reportedly due to a fractured arm.
Following his win, Portable took to his Instagram story to announce the generous gesture from Burna Boy, writing:
“20 million from @burnaboygram.
If you wanna be like Odogwu, can you do like Odogwu? God bless your family.”
The gesture comes amid Burna Boy’s ongoing feud with Speed Darlington, and appears to be a show of support for Portable’s triumph in the ring.
The boxing match had generated massive buzz on social media, drawing attention from fans of both artists. Portable’s unexpected win and Burna Boy’s cash reward have added another layer of drama to the ongoing rivalry between Burna Boy and Speed Darlington.
Portable has since been celebrating the win, calling it not just a personal victory but a reward for resilience and street credibility.