By Juliet Aliwo.

Controversial street-hop artist Portable has publicly expressed frustration over being ignored by Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, despite receiving a generous ₦20 million gift from him.

The cash gift was reportedly given by Burna Boy to Portable after he defeated fellow artist Speed Darlington in a boxing match. While Portable expressed gratitude for the financial support, he lamented that Burna Boy has not responded to any of his messages or calls since.

In a recent video circulating online, Portable said,
“Person wey give me 20 million never reply me for Instagram before, I dey call am, he no pick, e no follow me, I no get him number and yet he gave me money. Why he dey stingy with his replies?”

Although Portable and Burna Boy have never had a personal conversation, the street-hop singer said what he now desires most is a music collaboration with Burna Boy, which he feels would be more valuable than the money.

Fans have since been divided in their reactions, debating whether Burna Boy owes Portable any further engagement beyond the financial gesture.

Lagos, Nigeria – Grammy-winning sensation Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has gifted street-hop artist Portable a substantial sum of N20 million in celebration of his victory over Speed Darlington in their highly anticipated celebrity boxing match.
Portable, the acclaimed singer behind the hit track “Zazoo Zeh,” took to his verified Instagram account to confirm the generous gift via his Insta-stories.
The boxing event, aptly titled “Chaos In The Ring,” took place on April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos. Portable secured a decisive win against Speed Darlington, who reportedly suffered a shoulder injury during the bout and required assistance into an ambulance afterward.
Notably, Burna Boy and Speed Darlington have a history of strained relations. Speed Darlington had previously accused Burna Boy of allegedly leveraging an inappropriate connection with American rapper Diddy to secure his Grammy Award.
In a gesture of celebration following Portable’s triumph over his former detractor, Burna Boy gifted the “Zazu” crooner N20 million.
Portable publicly acknowledged the N20 million gift from Burna Boy, stating on his Instagram: “N20million from Burna Boy, if you wanna be like Odogwu, can you do like Odogwu. God bless your family.”

Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed a surge of marriage proposals following her recent public declaration of being open to remarrying, even if it means becoming a second, third, or even fifth wife.
The influx of interest began after a candid discussion on her podcast, Toke Moments. In a widely circulated clip, Makinwa stated, “In all honesty, at this point in my life, if I have the opportunity to be the second, third, fourth, or fifth wife, I will take it.”
She elaborated on her evolving views, explaining the pressures of being a successful woman: “I am the boss everywhere and that could be tiring. You feel like you need someone to lean on—someone that could decide what’s for dinner. Must it be me?”
Shortly after the podcast episode aired, Makinwa shared a screenshot on social media showcasing her overflowing inbox, filled with messages from men expressing their interest in marrying her.
One notable email carried the subject line, “GOAL: Can we get married?” The sender identified himself as a senior data analyst based in Ibadan.
Makinwa’s openness has triggered a wave of reactions online, ranging from humorous to supportive. While some expressed surprise at the swift responses, many applauded her honesty regarding the challenges of independence and the dynamics of modern relationships.

Nigerian veteran rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has alleged an attempt by unnamed persons to bribe him with N200 million following the ban of his controversial protest single – ‘Tell Your Papa’ – a diss song against President Bola Tinubu government.

In a video shared on social media, Abdulkareem narrated how he received a phone call from an unknown caller who introduced himself as an ‘Honourable’ and later claimed to be a ‘Senator’, suggesting that he was a politician sympathetic to the incumbent government.

According to the artist, the caller admitted he was speaking on behalf of top government figures, including Seyi Tinubu, son of President Tinubu.

“Okay my people, how una dey? Make I give una quick update. I got a call from one criminal wey dey call himself Honourable — later he say na Senator. I say ‘ah, this one na ole (thief)’. The idiot come dey tell me say yesterday he dey meeting with Seyi and the government, say dem dey try reach me to bribe me. I tell am say I no dey interested,” Abdulkareem recounted in Pidgin English.

He claimed the caller promised a payment of N200 million and offered to “sponsor” him underground. “He said, ‘We will give you N200 million, don’t listen to them. We’ll sponsor you underground.’ I asked him, ‘who told you I needed anything – if na una sponsor the video I shoot? Make una go siddon somewhere. I no dey interested. What’s wrong with you people?” he said.

A visibly upset Abdulkareem added, “Na me una wan record use do caricature? Una dey craze. I don prepare una tey tey.”

LEADERSHIP reports that the revelation came just days after the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) issued a nationwide ban on Abdulkareem’s latest single, ‘Tell Your Papa’, labelling it “objectionable” and in violation of Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, which prohibits content deemed inappropriate or offensive for public broadcast on radio and TV stations.

In a memo dated April 9, 2025, signed by NBC’s Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the commission warned all radio and TV stations against airing the track, which it said violated “public decency.”

The directive, titled ‘‘Restriction on Broadcasting ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem,” stated, “The National Broadcasting Commission has identified the song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem, currently trending on social media, as content deemed inappropriate for broadcast due to its objectionable nature. It is therefore classified as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB), as it violates Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.”

Despite the ban, ‘Tell Your Papa’ has continued to gain traction across social media platforms, especially TikTok, for its searing criticism of Nigeria’s leadership and worsening economic conditions. The song directly addresses President Tinubu’s son, Seyi, calling on him to convey the struggles of ordinary Nigerians to his father-President.

“Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don pass jagajaga,” Abdulkareem raps in one of the verses.

“Seyi, try travel by road without your security make you feel the pains of fellow Nigerians. You dey fly private jets, insecurity no be your problem,” he continues.

In a Facebook post reacting to the NBC’s ban, Abdulkareem accused the government of suppressing truth and criticism.

“It’s obvious that in Nigeria, truth and constructive criticism is always deemed as a big crime by the government, and this present government led by President Bola Tinubu is now going on record as one of the most insensitive, vindictive and grossly maleficent administrations ever to preside over the affairs of Nigeria,” he wrote.

He likened the current situation to the early 2000s when former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration banned his similar protest song titled ‘Jaga Jaga’, calling the NBC’s actions an attempt to “hide the candle under the table.”

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Nigerian veteran rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has alleged an attempt by unnamed persons to bribe him with N200 million following the ban of his controversial protest single – ‘Tell Your Papa’ – a diss song against President Bola Tinubu government.

In a video shared on social media, Abdulkareem narrated how he received a phone call from an unknown caller who introduced himself as an ‘Honourable’ and later claimed to be a ‘Senator’, suggesting that he was a politician sympathetic to the incumbent government.

According to the artist, the caller admitted he was speaking on behalf of top government figures, including Seyi Tinubu, son of President Tinubu.

“Okay my people, how una dey? Make I give una quick update. I got a call from one criminal wey dey call himself Honourable — later he say na Senator. I say ‘ah, this one na ole (thief)’. The idiot come dey tell me say yesterday he dey meeting with Seyi and the government, say dem dey try reach me to bribe me. I tell am say I no dey interested,” Abdulkareem recounted in Pidgin English.

He claimed the caller promised a payment of N200 million and offered to “sponsor” him underground. “He said, ‘We will give you N200 million, don’t listen to them. We’ll sponsor you underground.’ I asked him, ‘who told you I needed anything – if na una sponsor the video I shoot? Make una go siddon somewhere. I no dey interested. What’s wrong with you people?” he said.

A visibly upset Abdulkareem added, “Na me una wan record use do caricature? Una dey craze. I don prepare una tey tey.”

LEADERSHIP reports that the revelation came just days after the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) issued a nationwide ban on Abdulkareem’s latest single, ‘Tell Your Papa’, labelling it “objectionable” and in violation of Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, which prohibits content deemed inappropriate or offensive for public broadcast on radio and TV stations.

In a memo dated April 9, 2025, signed by NBC’s Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the commission warned all radio and TV stations against airing the track, which it said violated “public decency.”

The directive, titled ‘‘Restriction on Broadcasting ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem,” stated, “The National Broadcasting Commission has identified the song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem, currently trending on social media, as content deemed inappropriate for broadcast due to its objectionable nature. It is therefore classified as Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB), as it violates Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.”

Despite the ban, ‘Tell Your Papa’ has continued to gain traction across social media platforms, especially TikTok, for its searing criticism of Nigeria’s leadership and worsening economic conditions. The song directly addresses President Tinubu’s son, Seyi, calling on him to convey the struggles of ordinary Nigerians to his father-President.

“Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don pass jagajaga,” Abdulkareem raps in one of the verses.

“Seyi, try travel by road without your security make you feel the pains of fellow Nigerians. You dey fly private jets, insecurity no be your problem,” he continues.

In a Facebook post reacting to the NBC’s ban, Abdulkareem accused the government of suppressing truth and criticism.

“It’s obvious that in Nigeria, truth and constructive criticism is always deemed as a big crime by the government, and this present government led by President Bola Tinubu is now going on record as one of the most insensitive, vindictive and grossly maleficent administrations ever to preside over the affairs of Nigeria,” he wrote.

He likened the current situation to the early 2000s when former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration banned his similar protest song titled ‘Jaga Jaga’, calling the NBC’s actions an attempt to “hide the candle under the table.”