Portable Sparks Controversy with Heated Altercation with Bike Man in Lagos
Controversial Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has ignited a wave of controversy after a recent video surfaced showing him in a heated altercation with a bike man on the streets of Lagos. The incident occurred just a week after Portable’s return from a show in America.
In the video, which has since gone viral, the ‘Zazuu’ singer is seen engaged in a fierce argument with the bike man, accusing him of stealing his phone. Dressed in a yellow hoodie, Portable was filmed forcefully confronting the man, ultimately pushing him to the ground.
The scene attracted a crowd of onlookers, some attempting to intervene while others captured the incident on their phones. Despite trying to retreat to his Mercedes Benz, witnesses reported that area boys prevented Portable from leaving the scene. The situation escalated as tensions rose, with the artist surrounded and unable to disengage from the confrontation.
Social media has been ablaze with reactions to the video, with users expressing a range of opinions on Portable’s actions. Oba Catalyst commented, “This guy needs a good medical (psychologist and therapist) team around him 24/7. He needs help.” Taiwo Junzi added, “His management has a lot of work to do before he becomes more infamous than he already is.” Oludare Omotolani remarked, “No wonder God separated him from Davido by fire by thunder.”
Other netizens questioned how Portable became a celebrity, with Jey Nnie and Slim Kiki both wondering aloud about his rise to fame. Banti Blogger and Miss Chidel noted his tendency to trend for the wrong reasons, while Lauly Fabulous observed, “Funny thing is that he was so calm in America. Why didn’t he misbehave there?”
