Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has stirred laughter online after playfully challenging her friend and colleague, Funke Akindele, to a celebrity boxing match, all in the spirit of “making some good money.”
In a now-viral Instagram video, Badmus jokingly threw down the gauntlet, making it clear that the recent wave of celebrity boxing winnings had caught her attention and perhaps, her business instincts, too.
Her humorous call-out comes on the heels of Nigerian streamer and comedian Carter Efe’s headline-grabbing victory over controversial singer Portable in a celebrity boxing bout held at Bamora Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday.
Portable later confirmed the arrangement while explaining his loss, writing: “I had already been paid 40 million before the match; we were only fighting for the remaining 10 million.”
Clearly amused, and perhaps slightly inspired, Badmus wasted no time jumping into the conversation, humorously eyeing her own share of the boxing bonanza.
Calling out Funke Akindele in a playful tone, she said, “Funke Akindele, let’s get in the boxing ring. It’s about time. Soso, E-Money, let’s get to it. No time. Money has to be made.”
While fans have largely taken her challenge as a joke between close friends, many couldn’t help but imagine what a Badmus vs. Akindele bout would look like, with some already “booking front-row seats” in the comment section.