Phyna, Nkechi Blessing Clash Ahead of Celebrity Boxing Bout

Kehinde Adeleye

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing and reality TV star Phyna have sparked reactions online after their appearance on The Morayo Show reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation.

A video from the programme showed the two entertainers engaged in a heated exchange before the situation turned physical, with crew members stepping in to separate them. The incident occurred as they discussed their ongoing rivalry and upcoming celebrity boxing bout.

The widely circulated clip has generated considerable discussion on social media, with some viewers comparing the encounter to a boxing face-off ahead of their scheduled fight.

One social media user, @_nelly_max, wrote: “I knew it was content cos Blessing came for Phyna unprovoked.”

Another user, @ada_soludo, said: “I know say something wan sup. Nkechi can’t wake up and pick on Phyna.”

@shevan_shineofficial urged both women to remain calm, writing: “Make una two calm down ohh, fight no easy. No be say after first round una begin dey ask for parfait.”

Another user, @kemmie__kemm, wrote: “I Dey reason am say na Phyna and Nkechi wan enter ring.”

Meanwhile, @swanten10 criticised the tone of the exchange, saying: “Calling your fellow woman grandma is wrong, someday you will also get to that age.”

The confrontation comes amid the highly publicised rivalry between the actress and the reality TV star, which has played out on social media and is now set to move into the boxing ring.

Nkechi Blessing and Phyna are scheduled to face each other in a celebrity boxing match on October 1, 2026, in Lagos. Reports say the bout is part of the “Chaos in the Ring” series.

The latest incident has further fuelled online debate, with viewers divided over whether the confrontation was a genuine escalation of their feud or part of the build-up to their upcoming boxing match.