Portable (musician)

Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter

Portable

Background information
Birth name| Habeeb Okikiola Badmus
Also known as|

* Olowó Sony
* Wahala Musician
* Dr. Zeh
* Omoolalomi
* Ika of Africa

Born|  (1994-03-12) 12 March 1994 (age 31)
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Genres|

* Afrobeats
* Cruise

Occupations|

* Singer
* rapper
* songwriter

Instruments| Vocals
Labels| Zeh Nation
Spouse| Bewaji

Musical artist

Habeeb Okikiola Badmus[1] (born 12 March 1994) popularly known as Portable is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper.[2] He is known for controversies and online buzz.

## Early life and career

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Portable was born on 12 March 1994 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.[3] He gained mainstream attention after the single "ZaZoo Zehh", where he featured Olamide and Poco Lee.[4][5][6] He publicly accused Kogbagidi[7] a business partner on social media of allegedly scamming him in a deal involving artist management.[8]

## Controversy

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Portable was arrested by the Ogun State Police Command after he failed to comply with a 72-hour ultimatum to surrender himself in connection with an alleged assault, as per a police invitation. In the early hours of Monday, 3 April 2023, Portable was charged in the Ifo high court in Ogun state.[9][10][11][12]

On 18 February, 2025 Portable was declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command. He surrendered himself, to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba in Lagos.[13]

## Family

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Portable has 5 children from different women, including a son with Nollywood actress Akinyanju Omobolarinde.[14]

## Discography

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### Selected singles

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Year  | Song Title

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2019  | Pay Me My Money
2020  | Ema Joke Dada
2021  | Zazoo Zeh
2021  | Zazoo Zehh (Remix) (Featuring) Olamide & Poco Lee
2022  | Ogo Forever
2022  | Neighbor (Featuring) Small Doctor
2022  | All Eyes On Me (Featuring) Barry Jhay
2022  | Oro Aje (Featuring) Oritse Femi
2022  | Clear
2022  | Expensive OG
2022  | Money Before You Love
2022  | Gberatan
2022  | Odogwu Bitters
2022  | Bye To Sapa Nation
2022  | Azaman
2022  | Won Ma Binu
2023  | Testimony
2023  | Brabus B
2023  | Ogbafia (Featuring) Terry G
2024  | Tony Montana (featuring)

Skepta

2024  | Osunmo Grammy
2024  | Brotherhood
2024  | My way no be your war
2024  | My country
2024  | Top chart
2024  | Dabira
2024  | Stubborn
2024  | Dodondawa
2025  | Ganusi [15]

## Award and nominations

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Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result | Ref

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2022 | The Headies | Best Street Artist | Nominated | [16]
2022 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [17]

Skepta released the single "Tony Montana" featuring Portable in 2024.[18]

## References

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1. ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2021). "Zazoo Crooner Portable Biography". bbcnewspidgin.com. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
2. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (27 January 2022). "Why I dropped out of school". Vanguard News. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
3. ^ Idabor, Jane (14 January 2022). "'Olamide Is My Sponsor', Portable, Speaks on Journey To Stardom". Daily Trust. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
4. ^ "How Portable became overnight celebrity, his many controversies". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
5. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (23 December 2021). "Olamide praised as viral 'Zazu' singer, Portable becomes a hit". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
6. ^ Sanusi, Abiodun (26 December 2021). "Portable: How Zazu Zeh took singer from grass to grace". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
7. ^ Edeme, Victoria (7 January 2022). "Singer Portable settles with manager Kogbagidi after money-related beef". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
8. ^ "Singer Portable settles with manager Kogbagidi after money-related beef". The Punch Newspaper. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
9. ^ Akinlotan, Olasunkanmi (31 March 2023). "UPDATED: Police arrest portable, to spend 72 hours in detention". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
10. ^ Afigbo, Chinasa (3 April 2023). ""Justice for Portable": Singer charged to court for 6 assaults, video trends". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
11. ^ "BREAKING: Ogun police arrests Portable for assault". Punch Newspapers. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
12. ^ Bola Frazer (31 March 2023). "Police Arrest Portable After 72-Hour Ultimatum". Channels Television.
13. ^ https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/celebrities/portable-surrenders-to-lagos-state-police-after-being-declared-wanted-in-ogun-2025021914090868951
14. ^ "Portable welcomes fifth child with Nollywood actress". 6 June 2023.
15. ^ Afrobeats, Flow (27 January 2025). "Portable – Ganusi". Afrobeatsflow. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
16. ^ "Headies Disqualify Portable Over 'Reckless' Statements". Channels Tv.
17. ^ "Portable reacts as Headies disqualifies him". Dailypost Newspaper. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
18. ^ Temmyguru (1 April 2024). "Skepta – Tony Montana Ft. Portable Mp3 Download". TGtrends. Retrieved 16 July 2025.