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detention followed a viral video where Portable, 30, claimed Osupa, 55, was “not on my level” and mocked his music as “outdated,” sparking outrage among Fuji fans.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.