Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has reacted after Headies organisers withdraw his nominations in the ‘Best Street Artist’ and ‘Rookie of the Year categories of the awards, for being the subject of an investigation relating to criminal activities.
The organisers also cited a claim that he’s the founder of ‘One million Boys’, a suspected cult group in Lagos, as another ground for disqualification.
Reacting to the news of his disqualification, the controversial in an Instagram video called the award organisers bluff.
“I am a child of light. I have fame, I have money, I have cars, I have wives, I have children. I am rich. People know me everywhere. I don’t regret my actions”, the singer said in a video while being caressed by his new wife.
Since Portable achieved celebrity status, he has always been in the news for several notorious reasons.
Portable was nominated in the ‘Best Street Artist’ and ‘Rookie of the Year categories of the awards alongside Av, Fave, Magixx, and Ugocci.
In a statement from The Headies secretariat, the organisers assured the Nigerian music audience of its commitment to promoting talents and individuals of exemplary character in the best interest of society.