Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, recently revealed an unsettling incident involving aspiring signees attempting a charm attack on him to secure a record deal.
In a viral video, Portable expressed his frustration after catching two individuals he believed were using charms to influence him. He recounted that they initially approached him for a record deal but failed to impress with their singing abilities, leading him to ask them to leave.
Nigerian singer, Portable.
Despite being asked to leave, the two individuals allegedly rented an apartment near Portable's studio and resorted to making charms. They later returned, wielding the charms, with one reportedly stabbing Portable's hand. The other threatened him with the charm, demanding that he leave.
However, Portable stood his ground, asserting that he fears no one but God. The incident was captured in the video, where Portable exposed the individuals involved, garnering attention on social media.
As the video circulated, concerned individuals shared their thoughts in the comments, with some expressing disbelief and others sharing their experiences with Portable's reputed troubles in the area.
Check out some reactions:
@Jerry1Shima: “Portable will always have reasons to trend; this guy is too stubborn.”
@TVMag_NG: “The desperation and resorting to rituals nowadays are alarming. May God have mercy.”
@facingrealiti: “If you don’t live in Otta, you wouldn’t understand what Portable is saying. Try living in Otta for 1 month; you'll understand the challenges.”
@Homiebishop: “Living around Portable is like living around trouble because new troubles arise every day.”
@Joiyy44: “Portable and his wahala people. The story would be clearer if he allowed the guys to talk. It feels like he’s pushing a narrative, which might not be entirely true.”
Watch the video here.
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