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Weka Mawe! Mbavu Destroyer credited for hyping clash with Majembe

Valerian Khakayi 05th April, 2026 09:02 AM

Fast-rising boxer Mbavu Destroyer, widely known as Ferdinand Omondi, is now being frequently credited for playing a key role in building the hype around his much-talked-about clash with Portifas Odipo, alias Majembe, at the viral Vurugu Fight Night.

The bout was held at Kasarani Indoor Arena, Nairobi, on Saturday night, April 4, 2026.

Long before the two stepped into the ring, Mbavu had already captured the attention of fans through relentless online banter, bold predictions, and high-energy content that quickly spread across social media.

His ability to stir excitement turned what started as a casual rivalry into one of the most anticipated influencer boxing events in Kenya.

Mbavu Destroyer and Majembe during Vurugu fight night. PHOTO/screengrab by K24 Digital from video streamed by Obinna TV Studios

From viral catchphrases like “weka mawe“, “nimejaa ngori”, and “ni mbaya” to confident declarations of victory, Mbavu kept fans engaged and talking in the days leading up to the fight. Many now agree that his promotional efforts significantly contributed to the event’s massive turnout and online viewership.

Despite suffering a knockout loss to Majembe, a section of fans believes that Mbavu’s impact is significant.

They argue that beyond the result in the ring, he helped elevate the fight into a cultural moment, drawing attention to the growing influencer boxing scene.

For Mbavu Destroyer, while the result may not have gone his way, his role in making the fight a viral sensation is now firmly part of the story.

Mbavu’s hype

After the bout, fans flooded social media with reactions weighing in on Mbavu Destroyer’s contribution to the hype.

Here are some of the reactions.

“You might not have won, but you definitely won our hearts,” Dorea Chege wrote.

“MAJEMBE might have won the bout, but MBAVU has won Our Hearts. That was a well-marketed and executed entertainment. Kudos to Obinna and his team. Nimejaa ngori,” Mbaruk Mwalimu stated.

“As much as Majembe is a professional boxer, Mbavu Desroyer takes all the credit for all the hype on this Match. Weka Mawe has done extremely well both online and offline. Majembe will also enjoy a lot of royalties courtesy of Weka Mawe. All in all, I support all of them; I SUPPORT THE SPORT, NITACHEZA KAMA MIMI,” Millicent Omanga said.

“Shida kubwa ya kudai na hauwezi, but I too think Mbavu the destroyer needs to be compensated heavily because through his hyping he made this match very highly waited and expected,” Salasya wrote.

Mbavu Destroyer knocked out by Majembe during Vurugu fight nigt — Mbavu Destroyer knocked out by Majembe during Vurugu fight night. PHOTO/@jackie-ogaga/Instagram

Vurugu night fight

Majembe emerged as the winner of the Vurugu Boxing Challenge after beating his rival, Mbavu Destroyer, in three rounds.

Majembe was declared the winner by unanimous decision after scoring more points from the three judges against his much-hyped rival, Mbavu Destroyer.

The bout initially scheduled for ten rounds only lasted for four rounds and was called off after Mbavu Destroyer was unable to carry on after sustaining what appeared to be a blow below the belt.

The fight, which captured widespread attention both online and offline, ended decisively after Majembe delivered a powerful knockout that left Mbavu unable to continue.

Oga Obinna, the Vurugu Match organiser, and Reuben Ndolo, the boxing official, handed over the winner’s belt to the eventual winner.