Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as portable, has been disqualified by the organisers of 2022 Headies over his recent controversies.
It should be recalled that in June, Portable released a video where he threatened to kill or harm the other nominees in the same categories of awards he was nominated for (Rookie of the Year and Best Street-Hop Artiste) if he doesn’t win.
The video went viral and the organizers threatened that he would be disqualified if he refuses to apologize and take down the video. He took down the video and apologized.
He was recently embroiled in another controversy after he boasted online about creating Ajah Boys and One million boys, a cult group that has terrorized some parts of Lagos State.
The controversial comment made the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, order that the claims be investigated. Portable quickly withdrew his statement and claimed that the One Million Boys he was talking about in the viral video are his fans and not the cult group.
The Police investigation is still in progress but the organizers of the 2022 Headies Awards have disqualified him as a nominee at the forthcoming 15th Headies Awards.
In a statement issued, the organizers said: “The music industry demands all-round excellence, and it is extremely important for young artists being potential role models to exude professional responsibility, proper decorum and have respect for others.”
Check out the full statement below…
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