Online personality and event organiser Oga Obinna has responded to boxer Alfayo Siwo after the fighter cancelled his highly anticipated bout with coastal boxer Mbalimbali.
The fight had been expected to take place during the upcoming “Vurugu Fight Night,” which was scheduled for April 4 at the Indoor Arena at Kasarani Stadium.
The event had already generated online buzz after Mbalimbali publicly challenged Alfayo Siwo in a viral video that circulated widely on social media.
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However, Alfayo Siwo later announced that he would no longer participate in the match, a decision that quickly sparked conversations among fans and boxing followers online.
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Obinna Questions Alfayo’s “Value”

Following the cancellation, Oga Obinna shared his reaction, addressing the discussions surrounding the boxer’s decision.
In his remarks, the media personality criticised people who, according to him, were “gassing up” Alfayo and misleading him about his current standing in the sport.ALSO READ: Oga Obinna Challenges Ferdinand Omanyala to High-Stakes Sprint for KSh 1M
Obinna questioned what value the boxer currently holds and suggested that the proposed fight could have helped boost his visibility.
“People should stop gassing Alfayo and lying to him about his value,” Obinna said.
He added that the fight would have been an opportunity for the boxer to build his reputation and gain recognition among fans.
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“Not My Monkey, Not My Circus”

Despite the criticism, Obinna ended his remarks by wishing Alfayo Siwo well in his future pursuits.
“I wish you well wherever hustle you go, wherever you’ll go, wherever you'll fight. I wish you well… iko tu sawa nayo, tusonge tu nayo,” he said.
He concluded with a phrase that quickly caught attention online:

“I feel sorry for you… not my monkey, not my circus.”

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Online Reactions to Obinna’s Post

Obinna’s comments triggered mixed reactions on social media, with users sharing their opinions in the comment section of his post.
Some commenters appeared to agree with the media personality’s stance.
One user wrote:
“The people surrounding him ndio shida.”
Another suggested that Obinna should not spend time explaining the situation, commenting:
“Don’t explain, just let him be.”
Others reacted in a more humorous tone, with one commenter joking:
“Kwani kupiga huyo Mbalimbali ngumi moja hadi aende mbali ni kitu ya kunishinda? Acha ni ununue chuma… alafu nitext Obinna.”