Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has paid tribute to her late mother following her defeat to reality TV star Phyna in a celebrity boxing bout in Lagos.
The actress reflected on the loss while remembering her mother, who died in 2021, in an emotional social media message after the fight.
Addressing her late mother, Nkechi acknowledged that she did not emerge victorious but said she hoped her mother would still be proud of her despite the outcome.
The actress had stepped into the ring against Phyna at Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event, where the two entertainers faced off in one of the night’s most anticipated contests.
Phyna eventually secured victory with a fourth-round knockout, ending the bout and claiming bragging rights in the headline female celebrity clash.
Rather than dwell solely on the defeat, Nkechi used the moment to honour her late mother and reflect on the emotional significance of the experience.
The actress’ message has since attracted reactions from fans and fellow entertainers, with many offering words of encouragement following the bout.
The contest was part of the growing trend of celebrity boxing events in Nigeria, which have brought popular entertainers and public figures into the ring for highly publicised clashes.
