Controversial street-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has reignited his feud with Fuji legend Akorede Babatunde Okunola better known by the stage names Saheed Osupa or King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O.), firing back at the singer after a viral video appeared to contain a subtle warning aimed at him.
Portable, it was gathered, on Wednesday, March 19, called out Osupa on social media for reporting his song which contained a line lifted from one of the Fuji singer’s songs on two major streaming platforms –Spotify and Apple Music.
The development triggered a heated rant from the self-proclaimed ‘Ika of Africa’ (Wickedness of Africa), describing Osupa as “big for nothing… Keep your distance if you can’t embrace me like the way Pasuma abducted me like his own child.”
Following the backlash over his statement, Portable bowed to pressure and tendered a public apology to Osupa for calling him ‘big for nothing. Notwithstanding the apology, the Fuji icon vowed to deal with him, as well as Ibadan-based Fuji musician Taye Currency.
Currency, it was also gathered, had during his reunion with his former boss Wasiu Alabi Ajibola, better known as Pasuma Wonder, referred to Osupa as his “colleague,” a statement that angered Osupa’s fans. But reacting to the two incidents during his live performance on Tuesday, April 1, Osupa said, “You will still be dealt with because you think you can come for an elder. I’m coming, if you come for someone older than you.
“Area boys will be deceiving you; they’ll tell you they’re frying eggs so you can eat your bread. They’ll fry yam and egg for you, and even tell you Yamarita is ready, you’ll still be dealt with. Not now, but it is coming.”
Although the fuji king didn’t mention any name, many believe his words were aimed at Portable, who had previously called him out by referring to him as “big for nothing.” However, as the crowd chanted Portable’s name, Osupa added in Yoruba, “Ati colleague mi, má wò rí; mo n bò,” (meaning and to you my colleague, don’t worry, I’m coming for you).
The warning to the Zeh Nation head honcho reignited speculations that the Fuji king was still poised to take further action against Portable. As the back-and-forth between the two musicians continues, fans eagerly watch to see if the feud will escalate further or eventually be resolved.
In another development, the I’m Not a Prisoner crooner labeled fellow Afrobeats artistes –Zlatan and Runtown– as “upcoming artists.” He made the remark during an interview on Echo Room.
The Oriade singer claimed that Zlatan is not widely recognised among wealthy individuals, which, according to him, makes him an emerging artiste. Portable recounted how a car dealer friend discouraged him from engaging in a feud with Zlatan, suggesting that Zlatan was trying to use his name for clout.
“Zlatan is an up-and-coming artiste. A wealthy friend of mine told me not to respond to him because he isn’t even well-known. He said he just started hearing his name and doesn’t know his songs.”
He also criticized Zlatan’s style of music, questioning its lyrical quality and audience appeal. Meanwhile, in a separate conversation with Quincy Jonze, the controversial singer weighed in on Runtown’s career, addressing comments made by TikTok sensation Peller, who had also referred to Runtown as an “upcoming artiste.”
Disagreeing with Peller’s remark, Portable questioned why Runtown was no longer making hit songs. “I’m against what Peller said, but I’m also against Runtown. Why is he not singing again? Why is he no longer dropping hits?” Portable queries.
He then offered unsolicited advice to Runtown, urging him to collaborate on a song. “Tell him to come and feature me, give me a verse, and he will blow again. Work hard, bro, if you don’t want them to forget you,” he added.
