Nigerian Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has accepted a playful boxing challenge from fellow singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni. The challenge was issued in a video shared on social media, where Teni called out Tiwa Savage to a boxing match. Teni jokingly proposed a potential purse of ₦1.5 billion for the fight. The lighthearted exchange has generated excitement among fans, with many reacting to the possibility of the two singers settling their playful rivalry in a boxing ring.
Teni's video challenge showed her joking about the possibility of the two music stars entering the ring. She addressed Tiwa Savage, saying "Mama, make we fight," and wondered whether ₦1.5 billion would be enough to buy her a Bugatti. Teni also joked about defeating Tiwa Savage and singing "My Darling" for her. The caption of the video read: "MAMA!!! Make we fight @tiwasavage 3billion later I go apologise for outside the boxing ring."
Tiwa Savage responded directly to the challenge in the comment section, replying simply: "Pick a date." Her response added to the excitement surrounding the exchange, with fans reacting to the possibility of the two singers engaging in a boxing match. The proposed bout comes at a time when celebrity boxing has continued to attract attention in Nigeria, with entertainers and public figures increasingly taking part in organised fights.
Recent celebrity boxing events in Nigeria have included former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna facing actress Nkechi Blessing in Lagos as part of the Chaos in the Ring series. However, there is currently no official confirmation that a Tiwa-Teni fight has been scheduled. Neither singer has announced an official fight date, venue, promoter, rules or confirmed purse for the proposed bout.
Teni's reference to ₦1.5 billion was made in the context of her social media challenge and has not been announced as an agreed fight fee. For now, the exchange between the two singers remains a playful social media challenge, although Tiwa Savage's "Pick a date" response has left the door open for the idea to become more than banter.
Should the proposed fight eventually materialise, it would bring together two of Nigeria's most recognisable female Afrobeats stars in an unusual clash outside their usual music territory. The fight would be a unique event, pitting two talented musicians against each other in a boxing ring. Fans of both singers are eagerly awaiting any updates on a potential fight date.
The development has sparked a lively debate among fans and followers of both singers on social media. While some have expressed excitement at the prospect of the fight, others have called for the two singers to focus on their music careers. The Guardian will continue to provide updates on the proposed fight as more information becomes available.
Key points
- Tiwa Savage and Teniola Apata engage in a playful boxing challenge on social media.
- The proposed fight has generated excitement among fans, with many reacting to the possibility of the two singers settling their playful rivalry in a boxing ring.
- There is currently no official confirmation that a Tiwa-Teni fight has been scheduled.
