Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has fired back at Afrobeat star Asake after the release of his latest song, “Military”. In a viral video, Portable mocked Asake’s English proficiency, saying, “You’re so dumb; you’re rich but still can’t speak good English.”
Asake’s song “Military” sparked reactions online, particularly the line where he declares, “Oyinbo ko oro l’enu mi” (“English is not my first language”). Many interpreted this as a response to critics who mock his accent and language choice.
Portable took a direct jab at Asake, bragging about his own achievements and mocking Asake’s inability to speak fluent English despite his wealth and fame. He said, “You sing one, I sing two. Which achievements do you have that I don’t have? Which country have you been to that I haven’t?”
Portable’s statement has ignited massive reactions among fans and music lovers. Some reactions include:
veeveeann said, “Nah Who beat Elizabeth Joyce? Joyce just dey cry since yesterday 😂.”
skushi_ex said, “ASAKE go buy this werey and hin coming generation still collect change 😂.”
sureboy212 said, “Omo portable self fit quarrel God why him create am 😂😂.”
his_woliness_eni_owo_oluwabami said, “wàláhì this guy na attention seeker and real bad belle, na everything he go quarrel with just to trend.”
phaouzeah said, “Why are you pained?going for people unprovoked.”