Skit maker Carter Efe and rapper Speed Darlington faced off in a heated press conference on the eve of their scheduled boxing bout, set for October 1 in Lagos.
The event turned chaotic as the two entertainers exchanged threats, with both parties appearing visibly agitated while answering questions from the media.
Organisers confirmed that the match will take place in Lagos on the stated date, marking a high‑profile crossover between the Nigerian music and entertainment scenes and the sport of boxing.
While details of the fighters’ preparations were scarce, the confrontation at the press conference underscored the intense rivalry that has built up ahead of the showdown.
Boxing events have increasingly attracted celebrity participants in Nigeria, reflecting a broader trend of entertainers seeking to expand their public profiles through sport.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>