Controversial street pop singer, Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable has faced severe backlash, losing 100,000 followers on Instagram within hours of making controversial remarks about ongoing protest in the country.
In a video making the rounds online, Portable claimed there were no protests in Sango, Ogun state where he lives.
He explained that previous demonstrations had been ignored by the government, prompting him and those in his area to focus on their daily hustle instead.
His comments, however, did not sit well with many fans. 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. Many more fans have pledged to unfollow the artist if he continues to make such statements.
Portable had also made a previous video comparing himself to billionaire Aliko Dangote and describing protests as activities for the poor.
Netizens Reactions…
@lyonn_ade said: “Unfollowed as well !!! Good riddance to bad rubbish!!
@international_hype_man_philzy said: “He deserves it.”
@gid_eon202 said: “Keep reporting and unfollowing him guys.”
@itz_eberegal said: “Let me go and do mine too.”
@wisdomjoe_ said: “I unfollowed him yesterday, i hate nonsense and I don’t support wrong things especially in times like this.”
@vikky__billz: said “Account wey him go still loose dey play.”
@mr.belefu said: “What’s wrong with Nigerians sef? Let’s bring down this rebranded agbero page! Let’s tell him that we Nigerians made him.”
@godso_oluwapmoney said: “We can do more better.”
@playworld__ent said: “He knew one day he will be the downfall of his career.”
@officialmullerrichi said: “Make sure you unfollow and report at the same time.”
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