In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves across social media and Nigeria’s entertainment sphere, controversial street-hop sensation Habeeb Olalomi Badmus, widely known as Portable, has sensationally pulled out of a proposed celebrity boxing match against fellow artist Speed Darlington, branding the rapper as an unworthy contender and instead throwing down a mind-boggling challenge to heavyweight boxing icon Anthony Joshua.

The self-styled "Wahala Musician" made his decision public in a fiery video shared online, where he unapologetically dismissed Speed Darlington's open challenge, asserting that the rapper was using the proposed fight as a publicity stunt to push his upcoming April concert. With his usual brash delivery, Portable made it clear that he was not interested in wasting time on someone he considers beneath his status.

“Darlington no be my mate,” Portable said, waving off the challenge with a smirk. “He dey use my name promote show. I no get time for clout chasers.” His remarks instantly sparked reactions from fans and netizens, many of whom have come to expect unpredictable behavior and headline-grabbing antics from the "Zazoo Zeh" crooner.

However, what followed next stunned everyone: rather than engage in the expected back-and-forth with Speed Darlington, Portable aimed for the stars—literally—by issuing a challenge to none other than Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian boxing superstar and two-time unified heavyweight champion. But this wasn't just a challenge for fame or clout; Portable attached a price tag to the fight, demanding a jaw-dropping N100 million to get into the ring.

“If dem wan see fight, make dem bring Joshua. Na him go make sense,” he said with confidence. “Make dem pay me N100 million, I go enter ring. No be all these upcoming wey dey use my name shine.”

Portable, who has made headlines time and again for his controversial statements, scuffles with law enforcement, and outlandish performances, appeared to relish the attention. He doubled down on his dominance, both musically and in terms of popularity, insisting that Speed Darlington does not have the level or relevance to share a spotlight with him.

“I be star pass am. I don go international, no be all this noise. Make he go face im level,” Portable said, gesturing dismissively at the camera. “I be street king, no dey match me with apprentice.”

The drama originally erupted when Speed Darlington, known for his quirky online presence and eccentric takes on social issues, publicly called Portable out for a boxing showdown. The challenge came with certain terms, which reportedly included Portable performing at his show under specific conditions. But what appeared to be a marketing gimmick turned into a full-blown social media brawl, with fans split between amusement and disbelief.

Many have accused Speed Darlington of attempting to use Portable’s more viral brand to gain attention for his show, while others say Portable is simply ducking the fight and seeking more outrageous headlines. Regardless, Portable’s bold switch from facing Darlington to calling out Anthony Joshua has undeniably spiced up the story in ways no one saw coming.

The N100 million demand also set tongues wagging online, with some critics mocking the singer for his grandiosity. “Portable go end up in hospital if Joshua sneeze near am,” one commenter wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another said, “This Portable wahala no dey finish. Him go fight AJ with studio mic?”

Despite the jokes, some fans have expressed admiration for Portable’s guts, noting that only someone with unshakable confidence could dare to mention Joshua’s name in a fight call-out, much less attach such a price tag to it. Others suggested that the move was strategic, a way to shift the conversation away from a potentially damaging narrative of Portable being “afraid” to face Speed Darlington.

“He knows how to spin things. Instead of giving Speed the clout, he raised the bar so high no one will take the Darlington fight seriously anymore,” said an Instagram user. “Say what you want about Portable, he knows how to trend.”

For now, there has been no response from Anthony Joshua or his camp, and it remains highly unlikely that the boxing champion would entertain such a proposition. Still, Portable’s challenge has gone viral, with memes, edited posters of the imaginary bout, and skits flooding TikTok and Instagram.

Industry watchers also speculate that this could be part of a broader attempt by Portable to position himself for more brand visibility in 2025, especially as celebrity boxing matches and cross-genre entertainment events continue to gain traction worldwide. Some are even suggesting that promoters might be tempted to put together a novelty fight if the buzz continues.

As of now, Portable continues to ride the wave of the attention, posting follow-up videos flaunting his self-proclaimed “undefeated” status and taunting Darlington to stay in his lane. Meanwhile, Speed Darlington has not backed down, releasing his own videos insisting that Portable is “scared” and “running” from the fight.

In a typical Portable fashion, the singer ended his last video with a cheeky grin and a bold statement: “Na me be lion for this jungle. If dem wan craze, make dem bring the real fight. I dey wait Joshua.”

Whether this is a calculated PR move, a joke taken too far, or another chaotic chapter in the Portable saga, one thing is certain: the internet is watching, and the drama is far from over.