Nigerian-American artists accuse Portable of assault and $30k theft

Nigerian-American artists in a recent statement claimed they were manhandled by Nigerian singer Portable, who also allegedly stole about $30,000 from them.

This comes days after the Nigerian singer was alleged to have been attacked at his recent show.

While full details regarding the cause of the altercation have not been made public by the police authority investigating the matter, the alleged victims, who are Nigerian-American citizens, have released a video narrating their side of the story.

According to them, Portable was invited to perform at an event and an issue arose, leading to a misunderstanding.

However, they claim Portable refused to reason with them and even threatened violence, stating they shouldn’t get close to him as he might hit them, potentially causing death.

The statement made by the duo alleges that Portable assaulted them in the presence of the police.

One of them claimed he was bitten by the singer, and also, one of their crew members was arrested and detained.

Following this, Portable allegedly took their belongings, including various items such as shirts, glasses, and the alleged sum of $30,000, which they had planned to use to buy a car.

The full statement of the Nigerian-American artists is contained in the attached video below.

Meanwhile, social media users have taken to the comment section of the post to share their thoughts on the matter.

See some reactions below: 

@Omoadeleye: “They are lying, see how they comport themselves and gaslighting, imagine, he dey receive treatment from the punch potable gave him, even Charles Okocha that faced him in the ring didn’t go for any treatment.”

@Xper09: “Portable go soon come tell us the truth of the matter, as he no sabi keep secrets, anything portable talk is final.”

@swankieDiva: “Bite marks won’t show a round red patch . It looks made up . Bite leaves marks the shape of the teeth . I know this cos I bite well those younger fighting days in boarding school.”

@Hammedojo8: “They are liar when it comes to that sum of $30,000 portable may be lousy and not patient in his character in this area they need to be factual about their words lolz so imagine $30,000 USD money laundry.”

@debo_rev: “These two guys don’t even know how to lie… I thought you guys said Nigeria is a zoo? What are you coming back to the zoo to do now?”

@masonndubuisi3: “I’m an Igbo guy and this guys are from my tribe I see no single truth from what they are saying.”

@abi4u2011: “How can you go to someone’s home to assault him and still claim you were robbed. These guys don’t know how to lie and don’t know the law. You were to his home for goodness sake.”

WATCH VIDEO:

How Badmus Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable Zazoo stole from us, assaulted us, conveyed all our personal belongings including 30,000 US Dollars, clothes and our glasses. pic.twitter.com/YM0hLc5rp9

— 36kinniun*2 👑 🦁 🕊 (@fattylincorn_01) January 27, 2024