“₦120 Million No Fit Buy My Energy!” – VeryDarkMan Snubs Offer to Fight Portable, Demands $500,000 in Viral Showdown Saga

In what has now become the hottest buzz on Nigerian social media, controversial activist and internet sensation, VeryDarkMan, has sensationally rejected a whopping ₦120 million offer to step into the boxing ring with street-hop singer, Portable, demanding a staggering $500,000 instead. The shocking twist has ignited fierce debates across the country, with fans, celebrities, and social commentators torn between awe, laughter, and disbelief at the unfolding drama that seems to be escalating by the hour.

It all started when murmurs of a celebrity boxing match between the two outspoken internet personalities began to surface. The idea, which was reportedly floated by unnamed entertainment promoters, was to capitalize on the online beef between the duo that had been brewing for weeks. VeryDarkMan, known for his no-holds-barred approach to online advocacy and call-outs, had taken swipes at Portable over issues ranging from his erratic behavior to alleged exploitation of controversies for fame. In return, Portable, ever the firebrand, lashed out with wild threats, taunts, and his trademark street slang, suggesting a fight would settle things “like men.”

As interest in the matchup gained traction, a concrete offer finally came on the table — ₦120 million for the two entertainers to engage in a high-stakes boxing bout, streamed live and heavily promoted. But while many assumed both men would jump at the opportunity for fame and fortune, the script flipped unexpectedly when VeryDarkMan scoffed at the offer.

“₦120 million? That’s chicken change,” he posted in a now-viral Instagram video, pacing shirtless in his living room. “You want me to enter ring with that animal for that small money? Let’s not be stupid. I dey worth more than that. Give me $500,000 — then we talk.”

The comment sent social media into meltdown. Twitter (now X) exploded with hashtags like #VDMvPortable and #500KOrNothing, as users debated whether the internet activist was justified in his demand or simply bluffing. Some fans praised his confidence and said he was right to demand global-level pay for global-level attention, while others mocked what they described as “delusions of grandeur.”

Meanwhile, Portable wasted no time firing back. In a live session riddled with insults, the self-proclaimed “Wahala Musician” dismissed VeryDarkMan’s $500,000 demand as laughable. “Shey na Holy Spirit go sponsor am?” Portable screamed, as his entourage cackled in the background. “I get ₦120 million already, and you dey talk dollars. Who you be? You wan chop pass me? Na thunder go settle this matter if you no calm down.”

In typical Portable fashion, he went further to challenge VeryDarkMan to “come outside if you get mind,” claiming he was ready to fight for free if necessary “just to humble am once and for all.”

As the tension escalated, various celebrities began weighing in. Rapper Erigga tweeted, “This country na cruise. Somebody reject ₦120 million for fight? Na wetin Mike Tyson collect for his first fight?” Skit maker Sabinus jokingly offered to mediate the fight, while Bobrisky posted a cryptic message that read, “Everybody wan turn Mayweather now. Fight na your mate?”

Entertainment analysts believe that whether the fight happens or not, both Portable and VeryDarkMan are already winning in the currency of clout. With millions of views pouring in on every video and social media engagement at fever pitch, the potential boxing match has turned into a cash cow for everyone involved — even without a single punch being thrown.

The offer rejection has also raised deeper questions about the growing monetization of internet feuds and influencer culture in Nigeria. What began as online disagreements now morph into pay-per-view events, drawing massive corporate and fan attention. Analysts suggest this trend mirrors similar dynamics in the U.S. and U.K., where influencers like Logan Paul and KSI turned YouTube spats into million-dollar boxing spectacles.

Still, the drama has its risks. Legal observers warn that unless properly regulated, such entertainment fights could spiral into serious safety issues or inspire copycats. “It’s entertaining, yes,” said Abuja-based lawyer and pop culture critic, Temi Adekunle. “But we need to ask what kind of message this sends to young people. Do we now monetize violence and reward verbal abuse with million-dollar deals?”

For now, the streets and cyberspace remain glued to the back-and-forth between the two men. Portable has vowed to release a new diss track titled “Punchline Wahala,” while VeryDarkMan says he’ll soon post a “full breakdown” video explaining why ₦120 million is “not enough for the kind of risk” he’d be taking.

Fans are eating it all up. Twitter Spaces and Instagram Lives dedicated to the saga are popping up daily. Memes of Portable in boxing gloves and VeryDarkMan in robes have flooded the internet. Street interviews in Lagos and Abuja show fans equally divided — some backing Portable for his street credibility and readiness to “die on the line,” others rooting for VeryDarkMan’s calm composure and intellectual wit.

As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is certain — Nigeria’s entertainment scene has found a new, unpredictable battlefield: not just the studio, stage, or screen, but the ring. And with egos, money, and millions of followers involved, there’s no telling where this tale ends.

Will promoters up the offer to meet VeryDarkMan’s $500,000 demand? Will Portable take matters into his own hands and “storm his house” as he has threatened? Or is this all just another chapter in Nigeria’s ever-evolving circus of celebrity madness?

Whatever the outcome, the public can’t get enough. And as always, in the ring of clout and controversy, the fans are the real winners.