Fast rising controversial singer, Habeeb Okikola, better known as Portable has been disqualified by Smooth Productions, organisers of Nigerian music awards, The Headies.
In a statement released on Tuesday, 26th July 26, the organisers condemned the controversial artiste for claiming affliction with the dreaded gang known as ‘1 Million boys.
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Glamsquad notes that before this, Portable had issued a threat to get rid of whoever wins the category of the award he was nominated asides him.
According to the nomination list released earlier, the 28-year-old who has been noted for spilling negative words was contending for the Best Street-Hop Artiste and Rookie of the year.
Part of the statement from Headies reads,
“We regret to announce that following numerous indicting statements made by Mr Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as “Portable”, and the incessant negative attention that Mr Okikiola has garnered from the Nigeria Police and the general public in recent times, the organisers of the Headies have resolved to disqualify Mr Okikiola as a nominee at the forthcoming 15 Headies Awards.
“On the 18th of July 2022, Mr Okikiola published a video on his social media platforms where he stated that he is the founder of the notorious cult group, ‘One Million Boys’.
“The said group gained notoriety for maiming and robbing innocent Nigerians over the years. In his words, he said; “Have you heard of Ajah boys, One Million Boys? I established them.
“Furthermore, on the 17” of June 2022, Mr Habeeb Okikiola made a recording of himself where he ordered his group of friends to assault and inflict bodily harm on his accused friend, DJ Chicken. In his words, he said; “E na eleyi paa jo!” (beat him mercilessly!).”
