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  • Portable honours Mohbad in new song

    Portable honours Mohbad in new song

    Street hop artiste, Omolalomi Okikiola aka Portable has paid tribute to his late colleague, Mohbad in a newly released single.

    In the song titled, “Alimi”, the self-styled ‘Wahala’ musician eulogised the late rapper while hinting at the problems he battled during his lifetime.

    With the new tune, Portable also lent his voice to many Nigerians and well-wishers globally in demanding justice for Mohbad.

    The 27-year-old rapper’s demise which occurred on September 12, has continued to raise dust, stirring heated controversies online.

    The incident which has been termed ‘tragic’ by many, sparked nationwide rallies with thousands of youths staging candlelight processions in his honour both home and abroad.

    Heeding the people’s demand for justice for the deceased, the authorities swung into action with an investigation to uncover the truth about his death.

    Read Also: Singer Portable dedicates new song ‘Alimi’ to MohBad’s honor

    An autopsy was carried out on the singer’s corpse last week on Thursday, September 21 with the results being awaited.

    Also, preliminary investigations into the death of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba aka Mohbad would commence on Friday, September 29, before the Magistrate court in Ikorodu, Lagos.

    Falana and Falana Chambers had requested for an inquest to determine the facts surrounding what it termed the ‘very tragic’ death of the late Mohbad under ‘mysterious’ circumstances in a letter dated September 18, 2023, and addressed to Justice Mojisola Dada, Chief Coroner of the High Court of Lagos state.

  • Celebrate me while alive, says Portable

    Celebrate me while alive, says Portable

    Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable has told fans and colleagues to celebrate him while he is still alive.

    The street artiste stated this while reacting to the trend garnered by the late rapper, Mohbad, who died on Tuesday.

    Shortly after his death, Mohbad’s songs and projects ranked high on digital streaming platforms in Nigeria and abroad.

    Portable accused his colleagues and fans of not encouraging and patronising Mohbad enough when he was alive.

    Read Also: I’m bigger than Headies Award, Grammys suits me better, says Portable

    In a video message on Instagram page, the singer said he wants to be celebrated and appreciated now that he is still alive, stressing that he doesn’t want “the fake love” being shown to Mohbad.

    Portable said: “You guys didn’t post Mohbad on social media when he was alive, but the moment he died, you all started streaming his music and posting his pictures.

    “Please, appreciate me while I’m still alive. Make una dey celebrate people na. Na bad news una dey post.

    “Help me while I’m still alive. Motivate me. Appreciate me. Celebrate me while I’m still alive. Please, listen to my music, dance to my songs, download my songs. Not when I die, then you will now start streaming my songs.”

  • Even If you don’t build houses, you will be buried in gutters, Portable tells colleagues

    Even If you don’t build houses, you will be buried in gutters, Portable tells colleagues

    Street singer Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile aka Portable has stated that some of his colleagues would end up getting buried in the gutters.

    This, he said, was because they neglected to construct homes while they were still living.

    The artiste said he has received mocking remarks for owning mansions in the trenches.

    The Zeh master claimed to have more landed properties in the Ajah region and in the process of buying another one.

    He criticised performers who choose false lives rather than making real estate investments. 

    Read Also: Jubilation as Portable storms filling station, pays for all customers

    He claimed that when such people pass away, their families won’t have anywhere to bury them.

    Portable wrote: ‘’They have been insulting me that I built a house in the trenches. You know how many houses I have in the trenches? Different kinds of mansions, like ten. It is not all of my properties that you guys will know. Even in the Lekki-Ajah side, I have bought a land and I am building a house. I am even paying for a house near Osapa-London. I have so many things.

    “Some don’t have a house. Don’t worry. Be lying. Reduce the volume of your fake life so your helper doesn’t start calling you a mentor. Some people it is inside the gutter that they will be buried. Be doing fake life. If you die, you don’t have a house, you have nothing.”

  • Jubilation as Portable storms filling station, pays for all customers

    Jubilation as Portable storms filling station, pays for all customers

    Street-hop artiste, Portable is making the headlines once again, this time for a remarkable act of generosity as he covers the expenses for all patrons at a local petrol station.

    In a series of TikTok videos, the ‘Zazu’ crooner is captured in his usual ‘element’ volunteering to pay for everyone who came to buy fuel at a particular filling station in his community.

    As he announced his intention to the attendants, an eruption of jubilant cheers and heartfelt praise ensued.

    Portable’s name resounded throughout the area, with some individuals even requesting that he distribute cash, a request he graciously fulfilled.

    The self-styled ‘Wahala’ singer could be heard saying in Yoruba language: “I want to buy fuel for everyone. I want to buy fuel for my people”, he said, holding a POS machine and inputting his pin.

    “Sell fuel for all the vehicles, motorcycles (Okada), I’ll pay. I’ll also share money but you people should go and buy fuel first.

    Read Also: I’m bigger than Headies Award, Grammys suits me better, says Portable

    “Right now, I’m upset. Besides that, we will also splash money (reaches into his pocket, pulls out some N1,000 notes, and throws them in the air while the people scamper to pick them).

    “I have paid the bills for fuel purchased by everybody and I’ve also given people money to buy food to eat.

    “You, the elderly ones, there’s no need for you people to run after me.”

    To accompany the clips on his Instagram page, Portable wrote: “IKA OF AFRICA ZAZUU The Street DonJazzy.”

  • I’m bigger than Headies Award, Grammys suits me better, says Portable

    I’m bigger than Headies Award, Grammys suits me better, says Portable

    Street singer Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable has stated he is bigger than the Headies Awards.

    The controversial artiste, who has beef with the organisers of the prestigious award for stripping him of his nomination last year, considers himself bigger than the Headies.

    According to him, he is aiming for the Grammys as he sees himself as a Star, who doesn’t beg to shine.

    Read Also: Your glory has run dry, DJ Chicken tells Portable

    “IKA OF AFRICA I’m bigger than the Headies you dey whine Zazuu. Oshima Gba Grammy. Nothing we want wey God never do Alhamdulilah,” he said.

  • Your glory has run dry, DJ Chicken tells Portable

    Your glory has run dry, DJ Chicken tells Portable

    Popular controversial entertainer, DJ Chicken has shamed his former bestie, singer Portable for being unable to win an Headies award.

    DJ Chicken, who publicly shamed the ‘Zazuu’ crooner for not receiving an award at the 16th Headies without nomination, was his former close friend before he rose to stardom.

    The street-hop musician, with Wizkid and others, did not make this year’s nomination list.

    Portable, who had two nominations for the 2022 edition but lost both, stated after the ceremony that he was the one who let himself down.

    Read Also:I failed myself, nobody did – Singer Portable

    DJ Chicken, his friend, has taunted him for missing out, claiming that Portable’s glory has run dry.

    He said that the cost of building Portable’s Ogun State home is the same as the amount he earns on Instagram every day.

    He also knocked Portable for claiming that shallipopi is a Yahoo boy.

  • I failed myself, nobody did – Singer Portable

    I failed myself, nobody did – Singer Portable

    Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable has faulted the level of fakeness and negativity surrounding him.  

    Portable lamented on his Instagram post that God was the only one who stayed with him while others were merely capping and blurfing.

    The Zeh master referenced how it cost a lot to obtain a lot while affirming that nobody had failed him but he failed himself by believing that everyone was for him as much as he was for them.

    Portable cursed his foes, adding that he was surrounded by a lot of evil energy and only had one assist.

    Read Also: Lawyer to Portable: refund the NBA concert money or else…

    “At the end of the day, it was only God that stayed; others were just capping. 99 advisers, 1 helper, bad energy EDAPADA.

    “It cost a lot to get a lot, nobody failed me I failed myself thinking everybody was for me like I was for them. It shall not be well with my enemies. Baba Yin Ti De Pada Bad Energy EDAPADA IKA OF AFRICA. Akoi Grace wey no dey disgrace. Portable Omolalomi ANIKULETI OGUNDABADE Street. Don Jazzy CEO Dr. Zeh Nation Many many Inspiration,” he said.

  • Lawyer to Portable: refund the NBA concert money or else…

    Lawyer to Portable: refund the NBA concert money or else…

    An internet lawyer Bolanle Cole has threatened controversial singer Portable with a lawsuit if he does not refund the money paid for the NBA concert where he performed unusually. .

    The Nation reported that the Zeh master went viral for mounting a pole during a performance at an NBA concert called ‘Unbarred’.

    Read Also: Singer Portable fires back at babymama over ‘deadbeat’

    On the X app, Bolanle chastised the musician for his poor performance and threatened to sue him if he does not restore the money that was paid to him.

    He wrote: “Portable should refund the money paid to him to perform at the unbarred.

    “Take notice that if Portable does not comply within 14days, I will be proceeding to court to file lawsuit against him.”

  • Singer Portable fires back at babymama over ‘deadbeat’

    Singer Portable fires back at babymama over ‘deadbeat’

    Controversial singer Portable has furiously fired back at his babymama, Keji for accusing him of neglecting his fatherly duty for months.

    In a live session, his Babymama, who goes by the name Keji aka Honey Berry, voiced her grievances, asserting that he hadn’t provided any financial support for their son for a period extending beyond four months labeling him a “deadbeat father”.

    The young lady said she had no idea the singer was married before she got pregnant and he had been beating his wife Bewaji for being cordial with her.

    Reacting to these claims, Portable without a second thought called out Keji for being a prostitute as he got her pregnant through that channel.

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    The Zeh master pointed that he got her an accomodation to feel comfortable.

    He further explained that Keji had been participating in numerous video calls with her male lovers, many of whom, according to him, were associated with online fraud, which ultimately led to him asking her to leave his house.

    After he sent her packing, the Zazuu Crooner revealed that his Babymama began secretly advising his wife against him.

    In response to her accusations of him being an irresponsible father, Portable emphasized that the financial support he had been providing for their son was being redirected by her to fund a lavish and extravagant lifestyle, akin to that of a slay queen.

    In a taunting manner, Portable sang and jeered at Keji, mentioning that she had not entered into a new marriage since their separation, which he attributed to her perceived promiscuous way of life.

  • Why Portable performed at our conference – NBA

    Why Portable performed at our conference – NBA

    The Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) has explained why controversial singer Portable performed at its 2023 Annual General Conference on Thursday.

    The Nation reports that Portable performed as a guest artiste at NBA’s ‘Unbarred’ concert.

    After the video of his performance went viral, social media critics blasted the NBA for inviting Portable to perform in a show that consisted of “learned” individuals, saying it was an embarrassment to the law profession known for conservatism.

    Many also accused the association of paying the controversial musician to perform.

    But in an interview with The PUNCH on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary of the NBA, Akorede Lawal, said Portable’s presence at the event was made possible by Obi Cubana’s partnership with the programme as the headline sponsor.

    He said Cubana Group brought Portable because he was one of his brand ambassadors (Odogwu bitters) and because being the headline sponsor came with bringing a guest artiste to perform at the concert that usually has lawyers irrespective of their status to close the conference.

    Read Also: Lawyers stage walkout at NBA’s ‘Unbarred’ concert over guest ‘performer’ Portable

    Lawal said: “We did not pay a dime to Portable for the concert. It is the largest gathering of lawyers anywhere in the world and so to that extent, we always write to sponsors to finance every level of our events.”

    Speaking on whether lawyers staged a walkout on Portable at the event as speculated, he said: “No, they did not. The Friendship Centre is the customary place where all lawyers go to unwind, network and do all other social activities.

    “So, the concert was meant to take place there but we later told the lawyers to move to the ‘Unbarred concert’ at the Velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja because we don’t want two events at the same time given that that place (Friendship Centre) had been decorated already to promote their brands.

    “They were the headline sponsor of the centre and that’s where the DJs and every other social activities had been going on since the start of the event. So we closed the place down to have a unified event.”