Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has stirred fresh controversy after alleging that he was paid ₦20 million by Burna Boy to physically confront Speed Darlington during a previous public dispute between the two entertainers.
In a video that has since gained attention online, Portable claimed that the arrangement involved a boxing-style confrontation, and that the payment was dependent on his performance.
“The last time Speed Darlington and Burna Boy had issues, he paid me N20 million to beat him in a boxing match. I did it and he paid me,” Portable said.
Expanding on the claim in a mix of English and Pidgin, the singer described how he allegedly intervened during the feud, positioning himself as the one who acted on Burna Boy’s behalf.
“The time wey Burna Boy and Speed Darlington get issue, wey Speed Darlington dey insult Burna Boy, na me help Burna Boy beat am.
“He promise me N20 million, and he give me. Burna Boy no just invite me like that if I no win, he no go give me the money. I win, na why I collect the N20 million.”
Portable also insisted that the Grammy-winning artist fulfilled his promise, adding that he would not have hesitated to call him out publicly if the payment had not been made.
“If he promise me money and he no give me, I go call am out. Na God say make I no call Burna Boy out, na why he come give me,” he said.
In a further twist, Portable extended a similar offer to Wizkid, suggesting he could take on comedian Carter Efe under a similar arrangement.
“Now Wizkid should pay me N20 million so I can finish Carter Efe for him,” he added.
The claims have sparked reactions online, although none of the individuals mentioned have publicly responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.
