Port Harcourt Airport Drama: Portable Explains His Side of Airport Scuffle
In another colorful episode from Nigeria’s most controversial street-hop artist, Portable has come forward to set the record straight about his recent airport confrontation that set social media ablaze.
The Zazu crooner, whose real name is Habeeb Olalomi Badmus, found himself in hot water after a video showing him in a heated exchange at Port Harcourt International Airport went viral. But according to the singer, there’s more to the story than what met the public eye.
Fresh off a flight for a scheduled performance in Port Harcourt, Portable says he was peacefully waiting for his arranged pickup when trouble came knocking. A group of persistent commercial drivers allegedly turned what should have been a routine airport wait into a harassment session, approaching him with unwanted offers for rides. When the singer declined, stating he already had transportation arranged, the situation reportedly took an ugly turn.
“They started filming me and mocking me, calling me stingy just because I wouldn’t give them money,” Portable explained in his defense through a series of social media videos. The tension escalated to the point where even an immigration officer noticed the commotion.
In true Portable fashion, the controversial artist admitted to brandishing what appeared to be a charm – though he insists it was merely to scare off his tormentors. In a particularly memorable moment, he reportedly told the persistent drivers to “go and meet President Tinubu” if they were looking for handouts, warning against disrespecting the presidency.
For followers of Portable’s colorful career, this incident might feel like déjà vu. Just weeks prior, the “Zeh Nation” boss was involved in another public altercation in Ikeja, Lagos – proving that controversy seems to follow the street-hop star wherever he goes.
As the dust settles on this latest drama, one thing remains clear: there’s never a dull moment when it comes to Portable, Nigeria’s most unpredictable entertainment personality.
