The war is over and if early reports from Nairobi are anything to go by, Shakib Cham Lutaaya walked away with the bragging rights.
The much-hyped Vurugu 2.0 celebrity boxing showdown between Zari Hassan’s husband and Kenyan singer Arrow Bwoy finally exploded into action after weeks of tension, online attacks and personal jabs.
Fans packed the arena expecting fireworks.
They got exactly that.
The rivalry had become one of East Africa’s most talked-about celebrity feuds, with Arrow Bwoy repeatedly targeting Shakib on social media while dragging Zari’s name into the build-up.
But when the bell rang, all the talking reportedly stopped.
Witnesses at the event say Shakib came out aggressive and determined, looking like a man on a mission after enduring months of ridicule and pressure.
Arrow Bwoy tried to answer back, but the Ugandan socialite-turned-boxer allegedly found his rhythm and began landing the cleaner shots as the crowd erupted.
The turning point came when Shakib reportedly connected with a heavy combination that left the Kenyan star in serious trouble.
Moments later, the fight was effectively over.
Ugandan supporters inside the venue exploded in celebration as Shakib celebrated what many are calling a revenge mission completed.
The victory is particularly significant for Shakib, who had faced criticism following previous boxing setbacks and entered the contest with plenty to prove.
For Arrow Bwoy, the defeat will likely trigger fresh debate across Kenyan social media after weeks of confident predictions and verbal attacks directed at his opponent.
As videos from the fight continue circulating online, one thing is clear: the rivalry that began with insults, egg-throwing incidents and social media warfare ended with a result that nobody on either side of the border will stop talking about anytime soon.