Fiona Nanna, ForeMedia News

3 minutes read. Updated 9:18AM GMT Sat, 3August , 2024

In a recent Instagram live session, Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, revealed his dissatisfaction over not receiving any financial compensation for his support of President Bola Tinubu. The outspoken artist, renowned for his hit single “Zazu,” claimed that his involvement in the presidential campaign was taken advantage of, stating he was “used” without any monetary reward.

During the live session, Portable voiced his frustrations, saying, “I supported Tinubu but I didn’t get any money. I was used but I am calm.” He added, “You’re killing yourselves in the name of fighting the government. The government has nothing to lose.” His remarks reflect his disillusionment with the political system and his perceived lack of personal gain from his political support.

The controversy surrounding Portable intensified after he made dismissive comments about a nationwide hunger protest in Nigeria. In a viral video, Portable downplayed the significance of the protests, asserting that “there were no protests” in Sango, Ogun State, where he resides. His statements sparked a severe backlash, leading to a sharp decline in his social media following.

Within 24 hours of posting the video, Portable experienced a dramatic loss of over 100,000 Instagram followers. The singer’s dismissive attitude towards the protests, coupled with his controversial remarks, has led many fans to unfollow him and express their discontent.

Portable had previously compared himself to prominent Nigerian billionaires Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote in another video, criticizing the protestors and attributing the unrest to what he described as “poor thinking.” His ongoing controversial statements have exacerbated the rift between him and his audience.

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