Controversial street pop singer, Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, has faced severe backlash, losing 100,000 Instagram followers within hours of making controversial remarks about the ongoing protests in the country. In a video circulating online, Portable claimed there were no protests in Sango, Ogun State, where he resides.
He explained that previous demonstrations had been ignored by the government, leading him and those in his area to focus on their daily hustle instead. His comments did not sit well with many fans, resulting in a significant drop in his follower count. Within 12 hours of posting the video, Portable lost 100,000 Instagram followers, as reported by a popular blog.
Fans had warned they would unfollow him, and many followed through on their threats. More fans have pledged to unfollow the artist if he continues to make such statements. Additionally, Portable previously made a video comparing himself to billionaire Aliko Dangote and describing protests as activities for the poor, further sparking outrage.
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