Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has sparked fresh entertainment buzz after openly challenging filmmaker Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing match, riding on the wave of growing interest in influencer boxing in Nigeria.
Her challenge comes shortly after a high-profile celebrity bout in which streamer Carter Efe defeated singer Portable in Lagos, securing a ₦50 million prize and drawing widespread attention across social media.
The fight, which has since gone viral, also saw major financial backing from entertainment figures, including Lagos socialite E-Money and music executive Soso Soberekon, who reportedly supported both fighters with substantial funds ahead of the match.
Following Carter Efe’s victory, celebrations quickly followed, with additional monetary gifts further amplifying the spectacle and turning the event into a trending entertainment moment.
Capitalising on the buzz, Eniola Badmus took to Instagram to call out Funke Akindele for a potential boxing showdown, suggesting that both actresses step into the ring for what she described as an entertaining and profitable event.
She also appealed to E-Money and Soso Soberekon to sponsor the proposed fight, indicating that the event could be commercially driven and highly entertaining for fans.
Her post read: “Funke Akindele, let’s get on the boxing ring. It’s about time. Soso, E-Money, let’s get to it. No time. Money has to be made.”
The statement has since generated reactions online, with fans debating whether the challenge is serious or part of the growing trend of celebrity-driven boxing exhibitions in Nigeria.
Celebrity boxing has recently gained traction globally and locally, blending entertainment, sports, and influencer culture into highly monetised events that attract large online audiences.
While Funke Akindele has yet to respond, Eniola Badmus’ challenge has already added fuel to conversations about how Nollywood stars are increasingly engaging in unconventional entertainment formats to connect with audiences.
