N igerian street-pop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, is promising a fresh start. Hours after securing his freedom with a N2 million bail, the controversial singer took to social media, declaring a shift from chaos to cash. "Alhamdulilahi for everything ZAzuu. No more wahala, na money I dey look for," he wrote, sharing a music video as a symbol of his newfound focus. However, given his track record of controversies, fans remain skeptical about this supposed transformation.
Portable’s latest run-in with the law stems from a February 5 altercation at his Odogwu Bar in Sango-Ota, Ogun State. He was hit with a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, obstruction, unlawful possession of weapons, and public disturbance. The incident allegedly involved Portable and nine of his associates attacking three town planners with cutlasses and firearms. After evading authorities for days, he surrendered on Wednesday following a police manhunt and was arraigned before Magistrate O.L. Oke on Thursday, where he pleaded not guilty.
His legal counsel, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, pleaded for leniency, leading the magistrate to grant bail with strict conditions—including a gag order barring the singer from making inflammatory statements online. His next court appearance is set for March 5.
Despite the legal battle ahead, Portable wasted no time shifting his narrative. "If you no get money, call God," he posted after his release, signaling a renewed focus on his music and business. While some fans applauded the move—urging him to stay out of trouble—others remain unconvinced, pointing to his history of public spats, arrests, and altercations, including a well-documented dispute with a car dealer in 2023.
For now, the self-proclaimed "Zazu Zeh" hitmaker is out on bail, promising to prioritize his career over controversy. But whether he can truly stay out of trouble remains to be seen. Will Portable finally embrace peace, or is another storm just around the corner? Time will tell.
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