“You Don’t Need Lambo, Let’s Buy Guinea For You”
-Portable Slams Sophia Egbueje
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Olalomi Badmus, known as Portable has weighed in on the ongoing drama involving Burna Boy and socialite Sophia Egbueje.
On Thursday, audio recordings surfaced online featuring Sophia Egbueje lamenting that Burna Boy had failed to fulfil a promise he made to her.
In the viral clips, Sophia recounted how she met Burna Boy and how he persistently pursued an intimate relationship with her. She claimed that after much persuasion, she eventually gave in and in return, Burna Boy promised to gift her a Lamborghini worth around N500 million. However, after their encounter, he allegedly failed to keep his word.
The controversy has since sparked widespread reactions on social media with fans and industry figures weighing in on the situation.
Joining the debate, Portable took to his Instagram page on Friday where he criticised Sophia for her demands. The singer claimed that since her father never bought a car for her mother, she resorted to using her body in an attempt to get a Lamborghini.
Portable further condemned Sophia’s actions, describing them as highly inappropriate.
Sharing his thoughts on what he believed she truly needed, the singer suggested that she should get a Guinea (traditional cloth) instead. He even offered to buy one for her so she could take it to her tailor for sewing.
The Zazu crooner also questioned whether Sophia even knew the true cost of a Lamborghini. He jokingly offered to buy one for her but added that she would likely “japa” (run away) with it.
He partly said, “My fans it’s very wrong now, inside your story your father didn’t buy for your mother, you are now grown ehn ehn you want to use pant collect Lamborghini, you want to use intimacy to collect Lamborghini and he quickly gave you Lamba.
“You don’t need Lambo, let’s buy Guinea for you and call tailor to sew it for you because it’s cloth that covers the secret of the body, Lamborghini money can be used to build three houses, so you want it to be given to one person.”
‘Even If DNA Confirms He’s My Grandson, I’ll Sue Wunmi For Taking Liam To Club’
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Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad has revealed why he would still take legal action against his daughter-in-law, Wunmi, even if a DNA test confirms Liam as his grandson.
He disclosed this during a recent interview shared on Instagram on Thursday.
According to him, he still has no knowledge of how his son, Mohbad died, even though it has been nearly two years since his passing.
He stated that he is uncertain whether the child his son left behind is truly his.
Mohbad’s father said that even if a DNA test confirms the child as his grandson, he would still take legal action against Wunmi.
He explained that he would sue her for taking a five-month-old baby to a club where heavy smoking was taking place.
Translating his words from Yoruba to English, he said, “I knew nothing about Mohbad’s death. When my son passed, Wunmi was the first person I asked questions because she’s his wife. Even if DNA proves that Liam is my grandson, I will sue her because how can they be taking a 5-month old boy to shows where there are lots of weed smokers. Recently, I saw that they took him to Ibadan. I knew there was a nurse but I didn’t see her. DNA is very important. My major concern now is what killed Mohbad and if the child he left behind is my grandson, you won’t see me asking about properties. Help me beg the government because I’m tired, I don’t know what else to do. For two years now, someone that died in the house, even if it’s the nurse, at least there’s camera inside and outside the house. What about forensic? Please help me, I don’t know what to do anymore…”
‘Lies Will Fade, Time Will Reveal Everything’
-Naira Marley Breaks Silence On Mohbad’s Death
Nigerian singer Naira Marley has issued a statement regarding the death of his former signee, Mohbad.
In a post shared on X Wednesday evening, Marley accused individuals who were present at Mohbad’s death of betraying him.
The CEO of Marlian Music claimed that he had reconciled with Mohbad prior to his death, stating that they had come to an understanding that went beyond their previous disagreements.
However, he expressed his disbelief that he was blamed following Mohbad’s death, leaving him to face public criticism and scrutiny.
While not naming specific people, the singer alleged that certain individuals allowed the public to “call me a killer while you sat there, knowing the truth”.
“I never thought silence could be so loud. I never thought someone I called my brother, someone I protected would leave this world with my name in his shadow. I have carried this weight, this pain, this shame that was never mine to bear,” it reads.
“We, as Marlians were not perfect. We had to grow, we had to adapt. Mistakes were made but they were business-never war. I made peace with Mohbad. We understood each other beyond the noise, beyond the misunderstandings. And you know this.
“Yet when he took his last breath, you looked at the world and pointed at me. You let them tear me apart. You let them call me a killer while you sat there, knowing the truth. Now you tell the story?
“I welcomed you all into my home. I gave you my trust. And yet, my brother is gone, still not buried, and that is your fault. Telling the truth from the beginning would have given him the rest he deserves. Regardless, I will always be there for him.
“You never thought I would survive. You never thought I would walk through the fire and face my people, maybe you hoped I would stay a fugitive. You thought I would run. Instead, I stood before the justice system, spent time in jail and faced everything head-on while you changed the story, again and again.
“But God sees all. The truth does not shake. The lies will fade and time will reveal everything.
I have been broken but I am not destroyed. And when the truth finally speaks, I pray your heart is strong enough to bear it.”
On Tuesday, a magistrate court in Yaba dropped charges against Naira Marley, Sammy Larry and Prime Boy concerning their alleged involvement in the death of Mohbad.
Nevertheless, the Lagos DPP revealed plans to prosecute Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who attended to Mohbad and Ayobami Sadiq, a close friend of the singer for their alleged reckless and negligent actions.
Burna Boy, Wizkid Visit Billionaire Femi Otedola
Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola recently hosted music superstars Wizkid and Burna Boy at his residence.
On Wednesday, the business mogul shared moments from the visit on his X page, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with two of Nigeria’s most influential musicians.
He described the occasion as a “true privilege” and highlighted the importance of exchanging ideas and celebrating the global rise of Afrobeats.
“A true privilege to host some of our biggest music icons,” he wrote.
“Always inspiring to share ideas and celebrate the global movement that is Afrobeats…F.Ote $.”
Wizkid and Burna Boy are regarded as two of Nigeria’s top three most influential musicians.
The ‘Made in Lagos’ star rose to prominence in 2011 with the release of his debut album, ‘Superstar’.
Since then, the singer has released five studio albums and received several accolades including a Grammy Award in 2021.
Burna Boy gained prominence with the release of ‘Like to Party,’ the lead single from his debut album ‘L.I.F.E’ in 2013.
Since then, Burna Boy has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry, securing numerous accolades including the Grammy Award for ‘Best World Music Album’ in 2021 for his album Twice As Tall.
Otedola is a well-established businessman with investments spanning several industries, including oil and gas, shipping, real estate and finance. He is the founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd and has made significant investments in power generation, contributing to Nigeria’s sector liberalization.
Court Remands P-Square’s Ex-Manager, Jude Okoye, In Ikoyi Prison Over ₦1.38bn Fraud Case
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, former manager and elder brother of Paul and Peter Okoye from the defunct music group P-Square over allegations of laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million and £34,537.59.
Jude Okoye, alongside his company Northside Music Ltd was arraigned before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos on a seven-count charge.
One of the counts read: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd sometime in 2022, in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did directly acquire a landed property known as No 5, Tony Eromosele Street Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos worth ₦850,000,000.00 (Eight hundred and fifty million naira) only, which money you knew or reasonably ought to have known forms part of proceeds of unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (2) (d) and punishable under Section 18 (3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
Another count read: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd sometime in 2022, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did indirectly using bureau de change convert the sum of $1,019,762.87 (One million nineteen thousand, seven hundred and six-two dollars eighty-seven cents) domiciled in Access Bank Plc operated by Northside Music Lid to the naira equivalent and remitted into various bank accounts with the intention of concealing that the said fund form part of the proceeds of an unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (2)(a) and punishable under Section 18 (3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges.
Following his plea, the prosecution counsel, Larry Peters Aso requested a hearing date and asked for the defendant’s remand in a correctional facility until trial.
The defendant’s counsel, Inibehe Effiong notified the court of a pending bail application and requested a short date for the hearing. He also urged the court to remand the defendant in EFCC custody until the application is heard.
Aso opposed the request to remand the defendant in EFCC custody, arguing that the facility was already overcrowded with suspects awaiting arraignment. He urged the court to send the defendant to a correctional facility since he had already entered his plea.
Justice Owoeye adjourned the case to February 28 for the bail hearing and April 14 for the trial.
He further ordered the defendant’s remand in the Ikoyi correctional facility.
Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough
Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has responded to the controversy surrounding former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book.
Notably, the former military leader recently introduced his book, ‘A Journey in Service’.
The revelations in the book have sparked widespread discussions as it provided insight into some key events in the nation’s history.
Seun Kuti, son of Fela Kuti shared in a recent video posted on X on Tuesday that he has no involvement with the widely discussed book.
In his statement, Seun Kuti made it clear that he doesn’t feel the need to engage with Babangida’s book, as he believes it holds no new information for him.
He confidently asserted that whatever Babangida reveals in the book is of no concern to him, especially since he already possesses the knowledge he seeks about Nigeria’s history.
He said, “I don’t care about Babangida’s book. Whatever Babangida said in his book is Babangida’s problem. There is nothing Babangida wants to tell people like me who are interested in the story of my country that I don’t know already.”
Portable Announces New EP, ‘Ogo Wanted’ Amid Legal Troubles With Ogun Govt
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has announced his upcoming extended play (EP), ‘Ogo Wanted’.
The singer shared the poster of the unreleased project on Instagram on Sunday.
He accompanied the announcement with the caption that reads, “Ogo Wanted. Music money pass yahoo. Zehnation, many many inspiration”.
However, the release date of ‘Ogo Wanted’ remains undisclosed.
The project follows the singer’s recent controversy with Ogun State officials, which resulted in his arrest and arraignment on a five-count charge, including assault.
Portable was accused of leading a gang in a violent attack on Ogun officials who tried to seal his bar for lacking the necessary permits.
The singer was declared wanted on February 18 but surrendered the following day. He was later granted N2 million bail and his case was adjourned to March 5.
After securing bail, Portable contacted Fuji musician Pasuma, seeking sponsorship for his trip to Mecca for Hajj.
He stated that he wants to perform Hajj to express gratitude to God. Portable rose to fame in December 2021 with his hit single ‘Zazoo Zeh,’ featuring Olamide and Poco Lee. Since then, he has stayed in the public eye due to various controversies.
