Portable Publicly Apologizes To Saheed Osupa After Facing Backlash

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has issued a public apology to Fuji musician King Saheed Osupa, leaving fans surprised.

On March 19, 2025, Portable sparked controversy by posting a video in which he harshly criticized the 55-year-old Fuji legend. He referred to Osupa in unflattering terms, implying that he was no longer relevant. This outburst did not sit well with many Nigerians, who took to social media to express their displeasure and caution the singer.

Following intense backlash, Portable decided to heed public opinion and extend an apology to Saheed Osupa. In a video shared on his Instagram page, he admitted that money was at the root of the misunderstanding. He explained that he had heard rumors about one of his songs being removed from streaming platforms, which upset him as he was counting on the earnings.

Although Portable initially appeared remorseful, he later suggested that the incident ultimately benefited both artists as it generated publicity for their music. He also urged his fans to help him appeal to Osupa for forgiveness.

In his words:

“My fans, I have a plain heart, I have talked my mind, e don clear be dat. My fans, please forgive me, King Saheed Osupa, King of Music, my daddy don’t be angry. Money matters is what caused the fight, money makes father and son fight, music money caused the fight, I was offended because I wanted to collect the money and I heard they wanted to remove the music or they have removed it. Take me like a child to train, if you do, I won’t push you aside. God bless you Saheed Osupa, King of Fuji Music. Please don’t be angry my father, my fans please help me beg him, I was only after what to eat, may I not encounter what would eat me. We are both promoting each other, I do music for a living, it’s all promotion, please give me shows, I’m just letting you know what’s up, It’s all promotion.”

See the video below:

See comments below:

@Playboirichie_official“Too late omo oshi.”

@Beautybyenny_nailsandlash2:“People wey need the apology no even Dey social media,you don buy market.”

@Dove.t.photography:“Naa everytime u won dey beg …this is not mistake ,this whom you are… u go do one that will be your last soon.”

@The_islammiyah:“Who are these fans he always refer to? This is not acceptable!”

@Oyebamijioyedeji:“You are not well trained. A child that does not have respect for his parent cannot respect t anyone outside.”

@Te_mm__y wrote:“This boy no get adviser.”

@Thepleasureville_lace_empire wrote:“Kaa kuulu fun e… Who the hell does he think he is? Dem suppose lay this guy flat for ground flog am on a norms! He lacks discipline! He’s so disgu*sting ehen , I don’t know where he bought his audacity from! As in! Dey even body shame person after stealing his intellectual property!? And still wants to join two heads together? Haaa! Dem suppose flog am at least cos egba loko weere! … Na only cane this werey fit understand!”

@Doyin.bills:“You go still chop beatings from junction to junction.”

@_phemogram:“This guy no go last.”

@Mumcee_freshfoods:“Abi u dey kolo….u will rubbish someone on purpose and later apologize to make it look like u r sorry.”

@Omo_brish:“PROUD D!RTY SW!N£ 🤮.”