Controversial street pop singer, Habeeb Olalomi, known as Portable, has faced severe backlash and lost 100,000 Instagram followers within hours after making controversial remarks about the ongoing protest in the country.
In a viral video, Portable stated that there were no protests in Sango, Ogun State, where he resides. He explained that past protest had been ignored by the government, leading him and others in his area to focus on their daily hustle instead.
Portable said that those who are protesting are absolutely nothing but bad people and they are meant to be ended just like they way they are asking for #EndBadGovernance in Nigeria.
His comments, however, did not sit well with many fans. Within 12 hours of posting the video, Portable lost 100,000 Instagram followers. A thorough checking on his page showed that his followers have reduced from 2.9 million to 2.8 million.
Fans warned they would unfollow him, and many followed through on their threats. Even more fans have pledged to unfollow the artist if he continues making such statements.
Some reactions are shown below:
@lyonn_ade said, “Unfollowed as well !!! Good riddance to bad rubbish!!”
@international_hype_man_philzy said, “He deserves it.”
@gid_eon202 said, “Keep reporting and unfollowing him guys.”
@itz_eberegal said, “Let me go and do mine too.”
@wisdomjoe_ said, “I unfollowed him yesterday, i hate nonsense and I don’t support wrong things especially in times like this.”
@vikky__billz: said, “Account wey him go still loose dey play.”
@mr.belefu said, “What’s wrong with Nigerians sef? Let’s bring down this rebranded agbero page! Let’s tell him that we Nigerians made him.”
@godso_oluwapmoney said, “We can do more better.”
@playworld__ent said, “He knew one day he will be the downfall of his career.”
@officialmullerrichi said, “Make sure you unfollow and report at the same time.”