Chizzy Alichi, a Nollywood actress, won a boxing battle against Laide Bakare, a senior special assistant on entertainment, art, culture, and tourism appointed by Osun State Governor, Gov Ademola Adeleke. The match went viral on social media.
The highly anticipated match followed a violent exchange of words between the two actresses on social media, which culminated in a physical showdown in the ring.
On Sunday, February 25, 2024, social media users began sharing videos of the actresses exchanging jabs in the ring. Alichi represented the red corner and opposed Bakare, who was in the blue corner.
The bout was heated, with both women showcasing their boxing abilities and resolve to win. However, Alichi emerged victorious, garnering the admiration of supporters.
Following her victory, Chizzy Alichi took to Instagram to celebrate. Posing with her trophy, she thanked the match’s organizers and spectators for their support as well as the event’s enjoyable environment. Alichi also showed her affection for her opponent, Laide Bakare, by humorously reminding her of a promised bottle of champagne.
Bakare responded to Alichi’s post with a gesture of good faith. She congratulated Alichi for making the fight simple and joyful, and promised to deliver the champagne as a sign of their friendly rivalry. Despite declaring victory in her own social media post and organizing a celebration, Bakare’s courteous comment on Alichi’s post demonstrated that the spirit of competition was still alive and strong, as was the camaraderie between the two actors.
