Nigerians are reacting to the disqualification of Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, from the 15th edition of Headies Awards scheduled to hold this year.
The organisers on Tuesday evening gave reasons for Portable’s disqualification in a statement.The organisers stated that the singer was the founder of ‘One million Boys’, a suspected cult group in Lagos.
Also, the decision to disqualify him was as a result of series of misdemeanors by Mr. Okikiola displayed via his social media platforms.
“We shall not condone reckless and uncouth statements from artists and hereby disassociate ourselves from any individual linked to such assembly or activities linked to him as described.
“The music industry demands all-round excellence. It is extremely important for young artists being potential role models to exude professional responsibility, proper decorum and have respect for others”, Headies organizers stated.
Reacting to his disqualification, Portable said: “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.
Following this, Nigerians have taken to their social media platform, Twitter to share their opinions regarding the decision.
Read some of the reactions:
@imjennenna
As it should be, the negative influence is just too much.
@Otunbadele14
Bad publicity. Better he was removed.
@rogreski
Disqualification well deserve, the owners of headies should be running the Nigeria system
@ChummaNnoli
So he started as Portable
Then his music made him Exportable
But he started misbehaving and got too Comfortable.
And now the Headies have shown him he’s Deportable.
