In videos shared on Tuesday, Nigerian singer Portable, born Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, boldly declared himself the “newborn Fela,” citing his multiple prison stints as proof—unlike Wizkid, who recently claimed he’s bigger than the Afrobeat legend.
The remarks add fuel to the ongoing drama following Wizkid’s clash with Seun Kuti, Fela’s son, where the singer dismissed critics as a “fool at 40.”
Portable, who was recently bailed in Ogun State over assault and car theft allegations, referenced Fela’s notorious history of over 200 arrests to justify his claim. The statement drew laughter from Olamide and sparked mixed reactions among fans.
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