Lagos, Nigeria – October 3, 2025 – In a night packed with punishing punches and rising stars, it was a comedian’s “divine intervention” that delivered the knockout laugh at the Chaos in the Ring international boxing bonanza. Popular skit maker and self-anointed “Prayer Warrior” Pastor Remote turned the Mobolaji Johnson Arena into his personal comedy pulpit Wednesday evening, stealing the show with a side-splitting exchange alongside Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu that has social media roaring with approval.
The high-octane event, Nigeria’s boldest stab at global boxing glamour, drew a star-studded crowd including heavyweights like Finance Minister Wale Edun and international promoters from Amir Khan’s camp. Local heroes like Ridwan “Scorpion” Azeez dazzled with a unanimous decision win over Mexico’s Julio Cesar Martinez, while British import Pat “The Viper” Glanton’s main-event masterclass cemented Lagos as Africa’s fight capital. But amid the sweat and cheers, it was Remote’s unscripted meet-cute with the governor that went viral, racking up over 8,000 likes and endless memes on X in under 24 hours.
Dressed in his trademark clerical collar and exuding faux holiness, the 30-something Tolulope “Remote” Olayiwola – whose skits have amassed millions of views blending Yoruba folklore with modern absurdity – spotted Sanwo-Olu in the VIP section and pounced like a prophet on a miracle. With a firm handshake and zero chill, Remote boomed, “There’s no one I pray for that it wouldn’t come to pass!” The line, delivered deadpan amid the ring’s echoes, had the arena erupting as Sanwo-Olu, ever the good sport, leaned in with a grin and fired back: “The prayer you prayed at the Emirates is manifesting.” The nod to Remote’s earlier “blessings” at a high-profile football gala? Pure gold, sparking waves of applause and cries of “Amen!” from the crowd.
The clip, first shared by event videographers and reposted by influencers like @Teeniiola (who captioned it “Pastor Remote meets the Governor of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu, again 😂😂”), has since snowballed into a cultural moment. Fans are dubbing it “The Prayer KO,” with one X user quipping, “Remote just body-slammed the whole event – no gloves needed!” Another added, “Sanwo-Olu’s response? Chef’s kiss. Lagos comedy > Lagos traffic.” It’s Remote’s second brush with gubernatorial glory this year; back in March, he “prophesied” a divine vision for Sanwo-Olu at another shindig, only to get playfully called out for snubbing the boss – a feud that’s evolved into affectionate ribbing.
For Remote, whose Instagram empire (@pastoremote) thrives on satirical sermons skewering everyday Nigerian woes, the banter is par for the course. “I dey pray for una o – make e no pass like my data!” he joked in a follow-up story, tying his antics to the night’s theme of resilience. Sanwo-Olu, fresh off hosting a pre-event powwow with DAZN execs and promoters to hype Lagos as a fight hub, used the moment to underscore his administration’s push for sports as economic rocket fuel. “Events like this aren’t just entertainment; they’re investments in our youth and global spotlight,” he tweeted post-fight, subtly shoutout-ing Remote’s vibe.
As Chaos in the Ring eyes annual returns – with whispers of a 2026 edition featuring African-American crossover bouts – Remote’s spotlight theft reminds us: in Lagos, where politics meets pugilism, a well-timed jest packs more punch than any uppercut. Will the duo collab on a skit? Or is this just another “manifesting” prayer? Either way, the internet’s already anointed it comedy canon.
Caught the vibes? Tag a friend who’d “pray” for ringside seats, and follow @pastoremote for more holy hilarity. What’s your take – divine comedy or scripted serendipity? Drop it below.