Portable Arrested for Alleged Defamation of Fuji Icon Saheed Osupa

Wale WhalesCelebrity Gossip8 months ago4 Views

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, was arrested by the Nigerian Police on April 11, 2025, over allegations of defaming Fuji legend Saheed Osupa.

The detention followed a viral video where Portable, 30, claimed Osupa, 55, was “not on my level” and mocked his music as “outdated,” sparking outrage among Fuji fans. Osupa, a veteran with 30 albums since 1992, filed a complaint, citing damage to his reputation, his 2024 single Legacy hit 2 million streams.

Portable, known for Zazoo Zehh and 5 million Instagram followers, has a history of feuds, including 2023’s clash with Small Doctor. His fans argue the comments were playful, but Osupa’s team, backed by a 2024 cybercrime law penalizing defamation with three years’ jail, pressed charges.

The arrest follows Portable’s 2024 police run-in over unpaid car loans, raising questions about his antics, his shows earn ₦10 million monthly, per industry estimates. Fuji’s cultural weight, with 15% of Nigeria’s music market, amplifies the row. Released on April 12 after apologizing, Portable faces a court date, spotlighting tensions between new and old music scenes.