Nigerian content creator Amarachi Amusi, popularly known as Ashmusy, has addressed the controversy surrounding her proposed celebrity boxing match with reality TV star Phyna, following allegations that she attempted to have the former Big Brother Naija winner removed from a multimillion-naira deal.
The dispute began after Phyna publicly accused Ashmusy of trying to replace her in the boxing arrangement. Phyna alleged that she had initially been contacted by the organisers and later recommended Ashmusy for the event. She subsequently claimed that Ashmusy asked the organisers to drop her from the deal.
Ashmusy has now offered her side of the story, denying that she deliberately sought to sabotage Phyna’s opportunity. She explained that her position regarding the proposed fight had been misunderstood and said she never intended to cause financial harm to the reality star.
The content creator also expressed regret over the controversy and apologised to her fans for the situation.
Ashmusy’s response comes as the disagreement continues to generate reactions across social media, with supporters of both personalities weighing in on the allegations and counterclaims.
The controversy has also highlighted the potential challenges that can arise when celebrities become involved in commercial partnerships, particularly when communication between individuals and event organisers breaks down.
For Phyna, the proposed boxing deal reportedly represented a major commercial opportunity after she had been in discussions with the organisers for several months. Her decision to speak publicly about the matter brought the disagreement into the spotlight.
Ashmusy, meanwhile, has indicated that she does not want the disagreement to escalate further. Her apology appears to be an attempt to bring the public confrontation to an end while clarifying her position.
Celebrity boxing events have increasingly become popular in Nigeria, combining entertainment, social media personalities and competitive sport to attract large online audiences.
The latest development leaves both women with different accounts of how the disagreement unfolded, while the public continues to follow the controversy surrounding the proposed boxing event.
