Nigerian skitmaker and streamer Carter Efe has officially received the ₦50 million grand prize promised to him after his victory over singer Portable in a celebrity boxing match. The handover took place at the residence of billionaire businessman E-Money on Wednesday night, and videos of the event have gone viral on social media.
Prize Handover at E-Money's Residence
Carter Efe arrived at E-Money's house with his crew to collect the cheque. The moment was captured in trending videos showing the skitmaker shouting for joy as the boxing organisers presented the reward. One clip shows Carter Efe in the swimming pool when the cheque was brought to him, reacting with excitement. Another video features him standing alongside E-Money, KCEE, and Soso Soberekon as they handed over the cheque and posed for the camera.
Background of the Boxing Match
Carter Efe was crowned the new celebrity boxing champion at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event in Lagos on Friday, 1 May, after defeating Portable in a highly anticipated bout. As part of the reward, E-Money and other organisers promised him ₦50 million along with additional incentives. However, Portable disputed the result, alleging foul play and claiming that Carter used his longer reach to hold him around the neck during the fight.
Delay in Payment
Two days ago, Carter Efe expressed frustration during a livestream, stating that he had not yet been paid despite the risks he took in the ring. In response, music executive Soso Soberekon, one of the organisers, instructed him to come forward on Wednesday, May 6, to collect the money. Later that evening, Carter Efe and his streaming crew arrived at E-Money's house, where the prize was finally presented.
Public Reactions
The footage has since gone viral, with many Nigerians sharing and commenting on the development. Netizens expressed excitement and amusement over Carter Efe's prize collection. Comments included:
- @Olanrewaju2408: "₦50M cheque no be small 'tap from grace' moment. One minute na cruise, next minute na life update—camera man fit even forget him job from shock. That kind money fit change grammar for mouth sharp sharp."
- @MaziEMPIRE: "Congratulations Carter Efe. Portable go dey one corner dey vex now."
- @david_mack01: "Wetin portable go take his babalawo eye see like this. Imagine if na portable win this money. Everywhere go don scatter."
- @kingonoch: "It's like being stupid now pays better in this country. To be rich in this country, it's either you're a thug, criminal or extremely stupid."
Portable's Response
Earlier, Portable opened up about his loss to Carter Efe in the celebrity boxing match. During a livestream chat with BBNaija star Whitemoney, Portable explained that the fight was more of a business decision than a defeat, claiming he deliberately allowed Carter Efe to win while he collected ₦40 million.
