Popular Nigerian skit maker Ijoba Lande has launched a blistering attack against controversial singer Portable following the release of a provocative song that mocks Lande’s marital troubles. The fiery exchange has captivated social media audiences as the two entertainers engage in what appears to be an escalating public feud.
Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, recently released a track that directly references the widely publicized scandal involving Ijoba Lande’s wife, Darasimi. The controversy began when Darasimi was reportedly involved in an intimate encounter with Nollywood actor Babatunde Bernard Tayo, known professionally as Baba Tee, during what was described as a Truth or Dare game.
The “Zazoo Zeh” crooner, known for his knack of transforming trending social media controversies into musical content, wasted no time in capitalizing on Ijoba Lande’s personal predicament. His song, which explicitly mentions Lande and his wife, quickly gained traction across streaming platforms and social media, drawing both criticism and amusement from fans.
Clearly incensed by what he perceives as mockery of his personal crisis, Ijoba Lande took to Instagram to voice his displeasure. In his emotional response, he not only criticized Portable’s actions but also issued what many interpret as a thinly veiled threat against the singer.
“Portable, don’t worry o, I’ve seen all the rubbish you have been doing. The problem you will face is preparing itself for you to be using my life’s story to sing? Don’t worry,” Lande declared in his Instagram post. His statement reflected both anger and a promise of future consequences for Portable’s actions.
The skit maker didn’t stop there. He went on to highlight what he perceived as hypocrisy on Portable’s part, pointing out that the singer had previously been unable to handle a similar situation in his own personal life.
“This useless thing that out of his five wives, people were sleeping with just one of them and he started crying and complaining around, you’re now using my life’s story to sing, making an album with my matter, don’t worry,” Lande continued, referencing past rumors about Portable’s own marital challenges.
The public confrontation has sparked intense debate among Nigerian social media users. While some have rallied behind Ijoba Lande, others have questioned his reaction given that he himself had initially brought his marital issues into the public domain.
Instagram user @knedved007 commented, “Na you carry your matter come social media, so you can’t tell us what to do with it,” echoing the sentiment of many who believe Lande sacrificed his privacy when he first publicized the scandal.
Others like @Bol_ade encouraged the confrontation, commenting “Drag him like a generator
,” while @Sandybliss466 questioned Portable’s decision to create music from someone else’s personal tragedy: “Portable why you self go drop album for person matter 
.
This latest development adds another chapter to what has become one of the most talked-about entertainment scandals in Nigeria this year. The original controversy involving Lande, his wife, and Baba Tee had already generated significant public interest, particularly after Lande and Baba Tee were seen reconciling in a viral video that showed Lande prostrating before Baba Tee – a traditional Yoruba gesture of respect that many found surprising given the circumstances.
Entertainment industry analyst Folake Adeoye notes that this type of public feuding has become increasingly common in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape. We’re seeing a pattern where personal tragedies quickly transform into content for public consumption. What begins as a private matter between individuals rapidly evolves into entertainment fodder, with various parties attempting to capitalize on the attention.
The confrontation between Portable and Ijoba Lande highlights the complex intersection of personal tragedy, public persona, and commercial opportunity in Nigeria’s vibrant entertainment industry. For Portable, who has built much of his brand on provocative behavior and controversial statements, the ability to transform trending topics into musical content has been a consistent aspect of his career approach.
However, cultural commentator Jimoh Adekunle questions the ethics of such practices. There’s a growing concern about the commodification of personal pain in our entertainment space. When artists like Portable create content from someone else’s marital crisis, it raises questions about boundaries and respect within the industry.”
Some fans have expressed concern that the feud could escalate beyond social media exchanges. Portable, known for his volatile temperament and unfiltered responses, has previously been involved in several public confrontations with fellow entertainers.
The situation also raises questions about the nature of celebrity in the digital age. As @Tonietrendy02 pointed out in the comments, “Uself who send u make u carry ur life problem come outside ehn tell me them nver use am sing lol,” suggesting that public figures who share personal matters should expect them to become content for others.
As the confrontation continues to unfold, it remains unclear whether this will develop into a more serious feud or eventually dissipate. Neither Portable nor Baba Tee has publicly responded to Ijoba Lande’s latest outburst, leaving fans and observers speculating about the next development in this unfolding drama.
What is clear, however, is that the controversy has succeeded in keeping all parties firmly in the public eye, generating continued engagement across social media platforms and ensuring that, for the moment at least, the names Ijoba Lande, Portable, and Baba Tee remain among the most discussed in Nigerian entertainment circles.
