Nigerian social media personality and entertainer Carter Efe has sparked fresh online buzz after challenging Afrobeats superstar Wizkid to a celebrity boxing match.
The challenge comes shortly after Carter Efe’s public spat and symbolic “win” over fellow entertainer Portable in a heated online exchange that trended across social media platforms in Nigeria and beyond.
In a video circulating widely on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, Carter Efe boldly suggested that he is ready to settle scores in the boxing ring, escalating what began as online banter into a full-blown celebrity challenge. His comments have since drawn mixed reactions from fans, with some calling it entertainment while others dismiss it as attention-seeking behaviour.
The mention of Wizkid in the challenge has, however, intensified public interest. Wizkid, one of Africa’s most decorated music exports, has never publicly expressed interest in boxing or celebrity fights, making Carter Efe’s challenge appear more symbolic than serious.
Entertainment analysts say the development reflects a growing trend of Nigerian celebrities using social media rivalries to drive engagement, often blurring the line between comedy, publicity stunts, and real-life confrontation.
Fans have taken to social media to debate whether the challenge could ever materialise. While some are calling for an official celebrity boxing event, others argue that the situation should remain in the entertainment space and not escalate further.
Carter Efe, known for his humorous skits and viral content, has not confirmed whether the challenge is meant to be taken literally or as part of ongoing online entertainment theatrics.
As of now, neither Wizkid nor Portable has responded to the latest boxing challenge, but the conversation continues to dominate trending charts across Nigerian social media.
Whether this leads to an actual celebrity boxing event or remains another viral moment, one thing is clear — Carter Efe knows how to keep himself in the headlines.
