21st January, 2025
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has confronted Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola over a viral video involving Portable’s baby mama, Ashabi.
The video, posted on Odunlade’s Instagram page, showed the actor warmly embracing Ashabi while playfully asking her if she had informed Portable about the hug.
“Hope you told Portable you want to hold me? Tell him you want to hold me,” Odunlade said in the clip.
Offended by the comment, Portable took to the actor’s direct messages to question the intent behind the statement. He expressed concern about his home being mentioned in jest, emphasizing his loyalty and the respect he has for his family.
“Wetin you talk inside that video with Ashabi Simple. Pls, I respect my home; I no dey use am do movie. Why you go talk sey shey she tell me before coming? Shey una no dey collect money for her hand ni?” Portable wrote.
The singer also called out the general perception of him being troublesome, urging people to speak positively about him. “But why everybody dey talk say I get wahala. Make una dey talk good about me. Me sef, I dey loyal o. Loyalty pass juju,” he added.
In response, Odunlade clarified that he harbored no disrespect toward Portable or his home. “My brother, good evening. I am just seeing this now. I love you, and I think you know that. I can never disrespect your home or disrespect you. Your family is my family,” the actor replied.
Portable appreciated the response, expressing his respect and gratitude for the actor. “I respect you, boss. I really appreciate you. God bless you,” he responded.