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  • VIDEO: Why I don’t want to go broke – Portable

    VIDEO: Why I don’t want to go broke – Portable

    Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable or Dr Zeh has disclosed he does not want to go broke.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Portable made the disclosure when he featured in The Assorted Podcast where he spoke about himself and his career as a musician and a public celeb.

    The controversial singer dropped some wise words as he speaks on why he is always seen in furious confrontations with different people.

    He described the entertainment industry as a war zone where everyone is fighting to make it, and he has to struggle to make it so he doesn’t go broke, because nobody celebrates failure.

    He added that he has come to realize that people listen when you ‘para’ and the more he does that, the better they hear him.

    Speaking about his controversial personality and why he is always seen at odds with people, Portable said that he is an entertainer as well as a content creator and as such could always be seen doing a variety of things.

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  • Davido responds to Portable’s pleas to feature him in his song

    Davido responds to Portable’s pleas to feature him in his song

    Singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has sent a direct message DM to fellow singer David Adeleke, professionally known by his stage name Davido to beg for a feature in his song.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Portable has begged Wizkid and Burna Boy to feature in his song.

    After the previous pleadings with Wizkid and Burna Boy that yielded no positive response, Portable again took to Instagram to beg Davido for just one verse.

    Sharing a video of him pleading with Davido to give him a chance as he already has a chorus prepared, Portable also shared a screenshot accompanied by voice notes from their conversation.

    The self-acclaimed ‘Wahala Musician’ wrote: “@davido Ogun Owo Music industry Carry Me Trabaye Bless me with one verse.

    “Who Go Help You No Go Stress You. I Gat Chorus ZAZUU IKA OF AFRICA. Dr ZEH Nation has many many inspirations.”

    Responding to his request, Davido simply hailed him as ”Zazuuu Zazuuu.’’

  • Portable to be arraigned in court today

    Portable to be arraigned in court today

    Barring any last-minute changes, singer, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable, will be arraigned before a magistrate court in Ota, Ogun state on Monday, April 3.

    Recall that he was arrested by men of the state police command on Friday, March 31.

    The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that Portable will be facing at least a six-count charge, when he appears at the court following his unruly conduct and incitement against police officers last week Monday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Portable was eventually arrested by the Nigeria Police, after he had earlier resisted arrest.

    The Zazoo crooner was arrested on Friday after the 72-hour ultimatum given to him by the Ogun State police command expired.

    The Ogun State Police Command spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed on Friday that Portable was arrested and is currently being detained at the Command’s headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.

    The PPRO disclosed that Portable was arrested after failing to honour five invitations.

    However, Portable had given reason he resisted arrest by operatives of the Nigeria Police on Tuesday.

    Recall that the Zazoo crooner was handed a 72-hour ultimatum by the Ogun State police command to report himself to the nearest police station after he was captured in a viral video resisting arrest by policemen.

    Following the expiration of the ultimatum on Friday, the singer was arrested by the police and detained at the State Police headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.

    In a new video making the rounds on social media, Portable was seen trying to defend himself at the Police headquarters.

    According to him, he didn’t know that the men who stormed his bar in the Sango Ota area to arrest him on Tuesday were police officers.

    “I didn’t know the people that came to my bar were police officers,” he said while standing in front of a police chief.

  • Portable unveils his new bar, leaves many confused

    Portable unveils his new bar, leaves many confused

    Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, has caused a stir online as he unveils his newest project.

    The singer, who is increasing his business portfolio, has launched a new bar to the excitement of his fans.

    He revealed the good news on his Instagram page moments ago as he shared videos of the bar.

    Sharing important advice with his millions of followers, Portable told them to never stop believing in miracle and hoping.

    “Never stop believing hope miracle happen everyday Oluwa let my tomorrow better pass today. Who get God no dey carry last. There’s no competition because nobody can be me zazuu odogwu club and restaurant loading opening soon”, he captioned the video,” he posted.

    However, online critics took to his comment section to fault him for his poor taste of design.

    Many mocked him for designing his bar like a dining room and using flowers case as decor for a bar.

    “You wan host family conference?”, One Only1biggest

    One Horlanum wrote, “So na for trenches package his bar this much

    “Lai Shey conference meeting. Portable Mapami Now”, One Johnsynarno wrote

    One Abdul Hadi wrote, “Everybody is on a high table at Portable bar

    “Na bar be this or eatery”, One Sam Lahache wrote.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Portable became famous after contributing to the song “ZaZoo Zehh” featuring Olamide and Nigerian dancer Poco Lee.

    During his early stage of fame, he became well known for calling out his business partners on social media for scamming him on business deals such as artist management and also on his Instagram handle where he mostly does all his controversial activities.

  • Portable’s sister hospitalized after beaten to stupor by friends

    Portable’s sister hospitalized after beaten to stupor by friends

    Popular Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable, has cried out after his sister was beaten by some of his close friends in a dispute in which he interfered.

    The singer made this known via his Instagram Story on Friday.

    He shared the photo of his sister on the hospital bed, saying, “Olopa ma ko everybody, see wetin oke osa boiz do my big sister. Akoi big problem.”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the singer stated that he was severely injured on his body, while his sister was hospitalized as a result of his friends’ attack.

    Portable stated that he was friends with the guys who beat him up and recounted how he helped them and how they were envious of his success.

    He said in Pidgin English, “As you can see. This life as you dey make am, make you dey run for people.The more you grow, run from people. Dem no want your success. Dem don shook me o. Na my nigga shock me. I no know watein he use shock me o. We don gather dey back in the days. Base on say I make am, na me still dey help am. He later con nack me base on sey you dey beat my sister.”

    Hours later, the singer shared a post on his Instagram that he had taken legal steps and briefed his lawyer on his incident.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Portable became famous after contributing to the song “ZaZoo Zehh” featuring Olamide and Nigerian dancer Poco Lee.

    During his early stage of fame, he became well known for calling out his business partners on social media for scamming him on business deals such as artist management and also on his Instagram handle where he mostly does all his controversial activities.

  • “People will always cheat you, if you are calm”- Portable tells fans

    “People will always cheat you, if you are calm”- Portable tells fans

    Controversial musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opened up to his fans about the reason behind his ‘street’ behaviour, saying “people will always cheat you if you are calm”.

    The “Zazuu” crooner made this known in a recent interview hosted by Timi Agbaje, where he was asked why he always fights online.

    Reacting to the question, Portable asked the interviewer if he had been cheated before and he said yes.

    Portable further asked if he called out or fought the person over the wrong deed and the interviewer replied no.

    "People will always cheat you, if you are calm"- Portable tells fans

    Portable then informed the interviewer that he will keep on getting cheated by people until he learns to stop being calm.

    He added that since he (Portable) does not want to be cheated on, he will continue fighting anyone who ever tries to bully him.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that recently Portable had revealed his desire to add the most prestigious prize in music to his award shelf.

    When asked what would he do to have reached the top of his career, Portable revealed that it would be winning the Grammy. He further revealed that’s last album ‘Son Of Ika’ was a play at winning the Grammy.

    The headline-making artist revealed that he wishes to win the award for the best African artist at the Grammys.

    Am a legend, hence I wish to work with female music legends like Asa and Tiwa Savage

    Fans will be curious to see how Portable can assert himself over the African continent to become the best African artist even though the category does not exist.

    On being an inspiration to youths: The ‘Zazzu Zeh’ crooner stated that it flatters him that his hairstyle is being imitated by youths across the country. He revealed that at some point, he was tempted to feel angry at the imitation before realizing it was a product of his fame and success.

    "People will always cheat you, if you are calm"- Portable tells fans

    On the female artists, he will like to work with, Portable stated that he’s a legend hence he wishes to work with female music legends like Asa and Tiwa Savage.

    Portable also called on megastars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy should help his career just as Olamide did by launching him to mainstream success on ‘Zazzo Zeh’.

  • Why Small doctor’s fans stoned Portable on stage in Lagos

    Why Small doctor’s fans stoned Portable on stage in Lagos

    Street pop artiste,  Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as portable was on Friday pelted with all kinds of objects ranging from stones and bottles by angry fans during a show in Agege area of Lagos state.

    The annual show tagged ‘Afro and the Beats’ organized by another artiste, Agege based Small doctor had Portable enlisted to perform on the show.

    Trouble started when Small Doctor introduced and welcomed Portable to the stage for his performance but met stiff resistance from the crowd who felt bad that Portable had few days ago berated Small doctor on social media.

    Portable had on Thursday rained curses on Small Doctor, claiming to be more popular than the fuji pop musician in Agege.

    It is understood that the audience loyal to the Agege fuji pop musician considered his remark as a disrespect to the region.

    In a viral video on social media, the singer who was rejected and stoned with plastic bottles by the members of the audience, was seen telling them that they had “invited a madman”.

    He said, “Agege, the devil cannot build a house close to Jesus. Know what you are doing, you are the one that invited a madman. You will see madness.”

    Small Doctor’s pleas that he should be allowed to perform fell on deaf ears as the angry crowd continued to pelt Portable with stones and plastic bottles.

    Small Doctor said “It won’t be well with anyone that disrespects you, do you want to put me to shame?, Please don’t be angry.”

    But the aggrieved crowd insisted that Portable must leave the stage or apologise by prostrating for them before he could be allowed to perform.

    Earlier Portable and small doctor were seen hugging and chatting with the Agege based artiste claiming that he has forgiven Portable and no longer hold grudges against him.

     

  • “Let me not get you in Ogun State”, Portable tells Small Doctor as beef lingers (VIDEO)

    “Let me not get you in Ogun State”, Portable tells Small Doctor as beef lingers (VIDEO)

    The beef between Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, known professionally as Portable, and his colleague, Small Doctor, may not end soon as the former, in a video, threatened to deal with the latter if seen in Ogun State.

    Small Doctor, whose real name is Temitope Adekunle, was accused to have arranged for his fans to stone the Zazu Zeh crooner with bottles in a show at the Agege area of Lagos, stopping him from performing.

    Portable took to his social media page to call out Small Doctor and accuse him of beefing up his glory.

    In a post, the controversial singer who seemed convinced that Small Doctor was behind what happened to him on stage in Agege, noted that it was a result of envy.

    Portable stated that Small Doctor is envious of him because he is the bigger music artiste. He then proceeded to rain curses on the Agege musician.

    According to Portable, Small Doctor was the one who told the crowd to attack him and despite that, none of the things they threw hit him.

    Not stopping there, the Zazu star warned Small Doctor not to come to any show in Ogun state because he will tell his boys to strip him naked and beat him up. He added that he has beat him up in the past at show promoter Abu Abel’s house and he will do it again wherever they happen to meet.

    He also went ahead to mention places where he would deal with Small Doctor if he happens to meet him there, places like Ibadan, Sango, Oshogbo and Ilorin.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the afro-pop recording artist and performer (Small Doctor) was preceded by the release of another single: “Penalty” which won award for the “Best Street Hop” at The Headies 2018. His songs are mostly composed in English and Yoruba.

    In 2012, his music career kicked off. He released singles like Gbagaun, Anobi, Penalty and Mosquito Killer. On 24 July 2015, Small Doctor released his debut studio album “Street Ambassador”. The album features guest appearances from Pasuma, Dre San and Young Legxy.

    Small Doctor embarked on his first major tour in Nigeria titled “Omo Better Concert” on 9 December 2018.

    He performed at the 20,000 seats capacity Agege Stadium in Lagos. He performed in London at a concert held at O2 Academy Islington on 9 September 2018.

    On 6 April 2019, Winners Golden Bet unveiled Small Doctor as their brand ambassador.

  • “Nobody helped me to be popular”- Portable blasts Pocolee and Olamide (VIDEO)

    “Nobody helped me to be popular”- Portable blasts Pocolee and Olamide (VIDEO)

    Nigerian artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable or Dr Zeh, has denied reports that dancer, Pocolee, and rapper. Olamide aided him in his rise to fame.

    Portable granted an interview with Echoo Room. During the conversation, he insisted that he was already popular and that his music was doing well before Pocolee and Olamide approached him.

    He also stated that they did not send him a direct message and that no one linked him to them as claimed.

    The singer also stated that it was all grace and that when the time comes for a person to succeed, they will.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Portable became famous after contributing to the song “ZaZoo Zehh” featuring Olamide and Poco Lee.

    Portable quickly became a household name as the Zazu Zeh chorus, and dance steps began trending. Since the song’s release on December 14, 2021, it has amassed over 6 million views on Youtube

    During his early stage of fame, he became well known for calling out his business partners on social media for scamming him on business deals such as artist management and also on his Instagram handle where he mostly does all his controversial activities.

    On 18 July 2022, Portable made a video on Instagram claiming to be the founder of the notorious cult group One Million Boys.

    When he was invited by the Nigeria Police Force, he later denied saying what he meant was one million followers. This resulted in him getting disqualified for The Headies 2022, which was announced by the organizers on 26 July 2022.

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  • Portable gets verified on Instagram within a year

    Portable gets verified on Instagram within a year

    Controversial Street artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has finally been verified on Instagram as he got the blue tick.

    Portable once called out his colleagues, accusing them of obtaining fake verification.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that some months back, Portable who appeared worried over his inability to get verified despite having over 1 million followers called out his colleagues with lesser followers but verified while accusing them of obtaining fake verification.

    Portable became famous after contributing to the song “ZaZoo Zehh” featuring Olamide and Nigerian dancer, Poco Lee. During his early stage of fame, he became well known for calling out his business partners on social media for scamming him on business deals such as artist management and also on his Instagram handle where he mostly does all his controversial activities.

    On 18 July 2022, Portable made a video on Instagram claiming to be the founder of the notorious cult group One Million Boys, which got Nigerians’ attention in order for an investigation by the Nigeria Police Force, which he later denies saying what he meant was one million followers. This resulted in him in getting disqualified for The Headies 2022 which was announced by the organizers on 26 July 2022.

    Recently, Dr Zeh welcomed his fourth child with another woman (Keji) he intends to take as a second wife. The Zazzu crooner and his new wife welcomed a baby boy on Saturday, December 10.

    The birth of the baby, was a double celebration for the singer as the day marked his first anniversary in the music industry.

    “Thank u lord for the Gift of Life. Akorede Omolalomi Badmus. It’s a new bouncing baby boy. Congrats to myself and the mother @honey_berry25 Iyawo IKA. December 10th de day real fame came & same Dec 10th I welcomed a new baby boi. God no dey disappoint,: he said.