Category: Entertainment
Portable Acquires Ford Ranger Platinum SUV
Controversial Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus popularly known as Portable has taken delivery of a new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Ford Platinum. The artist revealed on social media on Wednesday that the new fleet is an addition to his garage. “Open the car. Yeah,” Portable screamed as his fans cheer him. “Platinum or what is it called? “I bought it from the money Uncle, Daddy Burna Boy sent to me and I added some money to it. “I thank God oooo.” Recalled Portable bought a new Chevrolet SUV after his tour of USA and also the Governor of Ogun State Government gifting him N2million. Portable reportedly has five children from different women, including a son with Nollywood actress Akinyanju Omobolarinde.
Nollywood Actor, Ijebu Flaunts N730m Worth Lounge
Nollywood actor, Amokade Olatayo, popularly known as Ijebu, has unveiled his newly built lounge valued at N730million. The thespian took to his Instagram field on Tuesday to express his heartfelt gratitude to God for his recent achievement. He wrote: “Thank you Jesus for everything. “Machala gbogbo Remo.” The lounge located Ijebu is named “IJB.” Some of his colleagues in the movie have showered encounmiums and also congratulated the new mark.
Music Icon, Ebenezer Obey, Debunks Death Rumour
Music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has debunked rumour making rounds on social media over his death, saying he is alive and that the public should disregard the rumour. The musician turned cleric took to his Instagram fields to dispel the rumour in the early hours of Tuesday. Obey, who sang one of his gospel tracks; ‘Satan You Don Lose’ said in the video; “It is a fake news that started a few hours ago that I, Evangelist Professor Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, has passed on to glory. “It is a pure lie. I am alive. And that is not what Jesus has written about me. What Jesus has written about me is only what will manifest upon my life. “I’m alive says the Lord and don’t believe any fake news. I’m alive and I dey kampe. “My time is not up yet. Until when Jesus says my time is up, nobody, I said again nobody, nobody nobody…. “Thank you very much all people that have been calling. “I’m alive.” Trendbrio recalls the music icon was rumoured dead in July 2020 and this makes it the second time.
Burna Boy Splashes N20m On Portable
Grammy winner, Burna Boy has gifted Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable N20 million for winning the celebrity fight match against Speed Darlington. Burna Boy had earlier promised Portable of the gift if he won the match against his opponent. Portable recently confirmed this in a video he posted on his social media page. The controversial singer who was recently arrested for defamation and slander appeared at the venue of the fight wearing a prisoner’s jumpsuit. The celebrity match which was tagged ‘Chaos in the Ring: Battle for Glory’ left the opponent Speed Darlington with a dislocated shoulder after the first round. Portable won the match as well as the grand prize of 500 thousand Naira. He later revealed that Burna Boy sent him a sum of N20 million. “20 million from @burnaboygram. If you wanna be like Odogwu, can you do like Odogwu? God bless your family.” Portable shared in excitement. Fans have reacted that Burna Boy’s decision was born out of the recent rift between him and Speed Darlington.
Davido Unveils Tracklist for Fifth Studio Album ‘5ive’
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has revealed the tracklist for his highly anticipated fourth studio album, “5ive”. The tracklist showcases a diverse range of collaborations with both local and international artists. “Legacy is not what you leave behind, but what you breathe into the future. 72 hours away! Thank you for the love & support,” Davido wrote on Instagram. Nigerian talents like Victony, Odumodublvck, Chike, and Omah Lay are featured on the album, alongside Caribbean stars YG Marley, Shenseea, and 450. Davido has also collaborated with international artists such as Chris Brown, Victoria Monet, and Becky G, for a more global appeal. Other notable features include South African singer Musa Keys, who previously worked with Davido on the Grammy-nominated hit “Unavailable,” and French stars Dadju and Tay C. With 17 tracks set to drop in less than 72 hours, “5ive” promises to be a fusion of Afrobeats and global sounds. The album is set for release, April 18, 2025.
Portable Shows Off New Look, Shaves Off Hair
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has showed off his new look after regaining freedom from the Kwara State Command of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). Portable, in a video that has gone viral, shaved off his hair and was thanking his maker and his fans alike for standing by. Recall, a lawsuit was filed by Saheed Osupa’s management team over alleged intellectual property rights infringement and defamatory actions. Osupa’s team took legal action against alleged intellectual property rights violations and damaging public behaviour. The legal case stems from claims of intellectual property infringement and defamation. Saheed’s management team initiated legal proceedings over alleged rights abuses and public misconduct. In a trending video that informed the public of the street singer’s release, he was seen looking absolutely different. Fans soon noticed that his hair had been shaved off. Another post sighted his public apology to Saheed Osupa for his conduct so far. He remorsefully wrote: “Alhamdulilahi for everything Big Thanks to all my lovers. “ZAZUU am sorry for everything. If i do you bad ninu Ogun ni ogo wa. “To those people outside there wey dey pray for me beg for me una too no go fall 00o. “Only God I never see ogo ni mi, God sent God love me. I love you all. “ZAZUU Ono ope mi Opor, OPOR FAR, Sope Por.”
Alleged Fraud: Osupa Prevents Re-Arrest of Portable
Nigeria fuji icon, Saheed Akorede popularly known as Osupa, on Tuesday prevented the re-arrest of Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable after another petition surfaced against him. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that legendary Fuji musician discontinued his case against Portable on Tuesday following an appeal by prominent Nigerians to settle the matter out of court. In a new development, Mr Yemi George, Managing Director of Starwood Hotels Ilorin, told NAN on Tuesday that Osupa prevailed on him not to re-arrest Portable after collecting the sum of N6.3m for a show that he did not perform. “I have obtained every necessary document to re-arrest him today (Tuesday) in order to refund my money but out of respect for the legendary fuji musician (Osupa) , he prevailed on me not to. “My company, Starwood Hotels O2 Arena in collaboration with the leadership of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) put an event together for Portable to perform but he never did,” George said. According to a document obtained by NAN, titled Petition for fraudulent and obtaining by false pretense the sum of N6.3m, the petitioners said they entered agreement with Portable on July 22, 2024, which he never respected. According to the petition, Portable was paid N6.3m to perform at the ‘Kwara Tampan Fiesta’ on Sept. 29, 2024, but failed to appear on stage at the agreed-upon time. Despite arriving over 16 hours late, he allegedly sneaked out of his hotel lodge without fulfilling his promise to perform. The petitioners claim that Portable’s actions caused significant financial loss and distress, and they are seeking a thorough investigation, prosecution, and restitution of the N6,300,000 allegedly obtained through fraudulent means. The petition was signed by Chief Olu Amusan, Governor, TAMPAN and Ayodele Demokun on behalf of Starwood Hotels 02 Arena NAN recalls that the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Kwara command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, had in a statement on Sunday confirmed the arrest of Portable following a petition received from Osupa.
Eniola Badmus, Laide Bakare Fight in Public Glare
Actress and Special Adviser to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearing, Eniola Badmus has engaged in a public fight with her colleague, Laide Bakare. The two Nollywood stars engaged in the fight at Eniola Ajao’s ‘Owanbe Thieves’ movie premiere on Sunday. It all started when Laide Bakare was trying to video record herself with Eniola Badmus on the dance floor. Badmus angrily warned her not to capture her, saying, “Must I be in your video? Don’t film us together, we are not friends.” In response, Bakare, as seen in a now trending video on social media, pushed Eniola Badmus back and said in Yoruba “Are you mad? What type of embarrassment is this? Are you insane?”