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“It Was About Money” – Portable Explains Outburst, Apologizes to Saheed Osupa

- The singer publicly expresses regret for insulting Fuji icon Saheed Osupa over a copyright dispute.
- Osupa flagged Portable’s song for infringement, leading to its removal from streaming platforms.
- While some fans urge forgiveness, others doubt the sincerity of Portable’s apology.
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly apologized to Fuji music icon Saheed Osupa following a heated dispute over copyright infringement.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the conflict arose after Osupa flagged one of Portable’s songs on Spotify and other streaming platforms for copyright violation, leading to its removal.
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In retaliation, Portable lashed out on social media, hurling insults at the Fuji legend and making unflattering remarks about his appearance and relevance in the industry.
However, the backlash from fans and social media users was swift, with many condemning Portable’s disrespectful remarks.
In an attempt to make amends, Portable posted an apology video on his Instagram page, expressing regret for his outburst. He attributed his actions to anger and financial pressures, urging his followers to help convey his apology to Osupa.
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“King Saheed Osupa, I am so sorry. It was money that wanted to cause our fight. My fans should please apologize to him,” he said.
Despite the apology, reactions remained divided. While some urged Osupa to forgive, others questioned Portable’s sincerity, pointing out his history of public controversies.
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