A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing social media drama involving Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy and celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest after billionaire real estate businessman Ned Okonkwo publicly offered ₦5 billion to make a celebrity boxing match happen.

The proposal, made in a viral video recorded inside a nightclub, has sent social media into a frenzy, with fans debating whether the long-running feud between Burna Boy and Cubana Chief Priest could ever be settled inside a boxing ring.

In the now-trending clip, Ned Okonkwo is seen urging Cubana Chief Priest to officially challenge the Grammy-winning singer to a fight, promising to bankroll the event with a staggering ₦5 billion prize if the bout is arranged.

The businessman appeared to present the idea jokingly, but the video quickly gained traction across Instagram, Facebook and X, where fans flooded the comment sections with humorous reactions.

Many social media users imagined what a Burna Boy versus Cubana Chief Priest fight would look like, with some questioning their fitness levels while others described it as the biggest celebrity boxing event Nigeria has never had.

The viral challenge comes shortly after Burna Boy thrilled thousands of fans with an electrifying performance at the Reggae Land Festival in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, on July 31, 2026. The Afrofusion star delivered energetic performances of several of his biggest songs, including the global hit “Ye,” accompanied by spectacular fireworks, dazzling lights and an enthusiastic crowd.

Although neither Burna Boy nor Cubana Chief Priest has officially responded to Ned Okonkwo’s proposal, the video has further fueled online conversations surrounding their public disagreements.

Celebrity boxing has grown in popularity worldwide in recent years, with influencers, musicians and entertainers stepping into the ring to settle rivalries or entertain fans. While there is no indication that Burna Boy or Cubana Chief Priest intends to accept the challenge, many Nigerians have described the billionaire’s offer as one of the most entertaining moments in the country’s entertainment scene this year.

For now, the proposed ₦5 billion showdown remains nothing more than playful banter, but it has once again demonstrated the power of celebrity culture and social media to dominate conversations across Nigeria.

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