Zazu Star Portable Demands Ban on Prank Videos After Airport Drama
In a heated turn of events, Nigeria’s controversial street-hop sensation Portable has taken a strong stance against social media pranksters following a chaotic scene at Port Harcourt International Airport that left him fuming. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has sparked fresh debate about the ethics of extreme pranks for online content.
The “Zazu” hitmaker, known for his explosive personality and no-filter approach, found himself in the middle of what he claims was an ambush by “death pranksters.” Viral footage captured the dramatic moment showing Portable, dressed in beige, being restrained by security personnel as he attempted to confront unknown individuals. The scene quickly descended into chaos, with guards struggling to escort the agitated artist to a waiting vehicle while onlookers gathered to witness the commotion.
Taking to Instagram on Monday to address the incident, Portable didn’t mince words. In his characteristic blend of English and Yoruba, the street-pop star declared, “Those people came to prank me. They were death pranksters. It almost turned to cultist level. Ten yellow no fit stand one blue.” The statement, delivered with his signature intensity, highlighted the potentially dangerous nature of such pranks.
The incident has clearly struck a nerve with the artist, who feels his reputation has been unfairly tarnished. In an impassioned plea to authorities, Portable called for immediate action against prank content creators and what he terms “fake bloggers.” His message was clear: “Make government stop all those prankers and some fake bloggers. Make them stop all this fake news post just because of small fame. Why una dey spoil person wey get glory name with una platforms.”
As the controversy continues to unfold, this incident has opened up broader conversations about the boundaries of content creation and the potential risks of extreme pranks in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape. Whether authorities will heed Portable’s call for regulation remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain – this won’t be the last we hear about this explosive situation.
