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Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has proclaimed himself the new Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

The Zazoo Zeh crooner released a video in which he compared himself to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, declaring that no musician today can surpass him.

He said: “Wizkid said he’s the new Fela; has he been to prison before? I am Tony Montana of London. If you say you are bigger than Fela, have you d!ed before, have you gone to prison before, has life dealt with you before?

“How much do you have in your account? You are this, you are that that one is for your pocket.

“Man, I am bigger than you. I’ve been to prison more times than you. I faced it, I was implicated. I spent money and my body.

“Who do you help? Do you give people food? I have fed people on the streets, shared food, and changed lives directly.

“You are bigger than Fela, for where? I am bigger than you? When I needed help, did I see you? If we use the same car you are using, would we be the same? I am more popular than you. I am the new born Fela”.

The statement comes amid ongoing feud involving Seun Kuti and Wizkid.

The conflict started when Seun Kuti rejected comparisons between Wizkid and his father, saying words like, Wizkid is “bigger” or “more influential” diminish Fela’s legacy.

He argued that Fela’s impact as a political and cultural activist goes beyond music success alone.

Seun has also criticized Wizkid’s fans for repeatedly referencing Fela in online debates, describing their behaviour as disrespectful.

Seun further pointed out that equating modern commercial success with Fela’s historical influence shows a misunderstanding of history.

While acknowledging Wizkid’s achievements as an artiste, Seun questioned why people feel the need to claim he is greater than Fela.

He also raised concerns about Wizkid’s use of the nickname “Big Bird,” claiming it was previously associated with him and should not be copied.

In response, Wizkid took to Instagram to assert his position, saying that he rejects the comparisons to Fela and considers himself bigger in terms of modern success.

Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, the controversial Nigerian singer, who is better known as Portable, has regained his freedom after spending a week in prison.

The singer was released on Monday January 19 2026, after meeting his bail condition.

Speaking in a now trending video on social media, Portable said “they lied against me. I’m innocent.”

Portable regains freedom after spending days in prison, gets a new name

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Recall that Portable was remanded in prison a week ago after he was accused of assault and theft by his baby mama, Ashabi Simple and her siblings.

The drama started on New Year’s eve when a video capturing Ashabi and the singer in a heated exchange surfaced online, with Ashabi holding his clothes and saying “Pami baby” (Baby you have to kill me).

Following the incident, Ashabi and her siblings arrested Portable for assault and stealing their car.

He was, however, arraigned last week Monday on a nine-count criminal charge, including theft, causing harm, assault, and resisting arrest before the Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State.

The presiding judge remanded the singer and adjourned a fresh bail hearing till Monday January 19, 2026.

Habeed Okikiola, the controversial singer, who is popularly known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, facing a nine-count criminal charge.

According to Ogun State Police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include assault, theft, causing harm and resisting arrest.

The arraignment follows a viral video on Sunday showing the singer in police custody, reportedly over a complaint filed by his estranged partner, Ashabi Simple.

The prosecution alleges that Portable assaulted Ashabi, along with several police officers and other individuals, at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo on New Year’s Day.

Other alleged victims named in the case are Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi, and Ebuka Odah.

Portable is also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, valued at N12 million, belonging to Ileyemi and purchased from Wally Dex Auto.

It was gathered that two siblings of Ashabi Simple testified as witnesses to the alleged assault, although Ashabi herself was absent.

The police further accused Portable of obstructing and assaulting Ogungbe Olayemi, a female police inspector, while she was performing her official duties.

The presiding judge denied Portable bail, citing the absence of the allegedly assaulted police officer in court.

The judge insisted that the officer must be present before he will consider bail.

Consequently, Portable was remanded in custody, with a fresh bail hearing scheduled for January 19, 2026.