Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has weighed in on the controversy stirred by social media personality VeryDarkMan (VDM) over comments about Afrobeats superstars Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.
The drama unfolded after the three music heavyweights recently splurged on luxury cars, including Burna Boy’s N3.2 billion McLaren, prompting VDM, real name Vincent Martins Otse, to criticize them in a viral video. In the clip, VDM accused the artists of neglecting ordinary Nigerians and not using their wealth to support the people.
Reacting to the claims, Portable took to social media to defend the trio, questioning VDM’s credibility and motives. The controversial Zazoo crooner recalled personal experiences, revealing that Burna Boy once gave him N20 million and Davido had publicly donated large sums to charity in the past.
Portable also took shots at VDM, asking how funds reportedly donated to his NGO, including N100 million allegedly from Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy, were spent. He challenged the activist to show evidence of projects like schools or housing initiatives funded with the donations.
In a fiery video, Portable reminded VeryDarkMan of his humble beginnings, calling out what he described as hypocrisy. “People should be free to spend their money as they wish,” Portable stated, adding that no amount given out will ever satisfy everyone.
The singer ended his response by cautioning VDM against overstepping his boundaries and targeting respected figures in the entertainment industry, insisting that the critic should focus on meaningful issues.
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