…says he won’t end up like Mohbad
Controversial Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has publicly accused his father, Mr Olalomi, of taking away his personal items and continuously exploiting him financially.
In an impassioned social media post, the Zazu crooner claimed that his father took his shoes, clothes, and other possessions without authorisation.
The musician stated that the experience had left him terribly hurt and frustrated, pushing him to speak out publicly.
Portable went further to draw a disturbing comparison between his experience and that of late singer Mohbad, suggesting that his father has been overly interested in his property and possessions. According to him, his life was more peaceful and organised when his father was not actively involved in it.
Questioning his father’s relevance in his life, Portable accused him of failing to show support during critical moments, including his encounters with law enforcement. He also claimed his father never played a role in his education or personal development.
The singer alleged that when he expressed interest in learning tailoring as a skill, his father refused to assist or pay for the training, leaving him to struggle on his own.
Portable said: “Anytime I have a police case, my Dad will never show up for me. What is your importance in my life? You didn’t send me to school. You are just like Baba Mohbad; you are always wearing my shoes and clothes. You can never inherit me. I will not allow you to do to me what they did to Mohbad.”
Portable also accused his father of cheating him financially, particularly during a house construction project. According to the singer, he entrusted his father with handling the project but later discovered that he was being overcharged for building materials.
“When I wanted to build a house, and I told him to handle it, he was always cheating me. A block of N300,000, he will call it N900,000. Leave me alone and let me live my life. You scammed me,” he said.
