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Portable slams Saheed Osupa for removing song over copyright dispute
Portable criticises Saheed Osupa for reporting his song over copyright issues, sparking a viral rant on social media
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has sparked a heated dispute with veteran Fuji musician Saheed Osupa, accusing him of taking down his song from major streaming platforms over copyright infringement.
The altercation began when Osupa reportedly raised concerns over Portable using a line from one of his songs without permission, prompting the removal of the track from Spotify and Apple Music.
In a viral Instagram video posted on Wednesday, Portable lashed out at the veteran Fuji artist, expressing his frustration over the incident. “Saheed Osupa, you are big for nothing. If you can’t embrace me, I will drag you,” he declared, addressing the alleged snub and criticism from Osupa.
The issue arose when Portable incorporated a line from Osupa’s song into his own music, which led to Osupa filing a copyright complaint.
According to reports, Osupa and his distributors objected to the use of the sample, ultimately resulting in the track’s removal from popular streaming platforms.
Portable, who is known for his unapologetic and controversial public persona, went on to compare the incident with a similar situation involving another prominent musician, Pasuma.
“The same way I used a line from your music is the same way I removed three verses from Pasuma’s song. But Pasuma never reported my song,” Portable said, indicating that Pasuma had taken a more supportive approach despite the music overlap.
In his rant, Portable also praised Pasuma, calling him a “good man” for embracing him, unlike Osupa, who he described as a “big for nothing fellow.”
He emphasised the differences in how the two artists had responded to similar situations, contrasting Pasuma’s willingness to collaborate and support him with Osupa’s decision to challenge his use of the sampled lyrics.
Portable’s comments have since sparked widespread debate on social media, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the copyright issue and the dynamics of support within the Nigerian music industry.
While some agree with Portable’s stance, others argue that artists have the right to protect their intellectual property.
The ongoing clash between Portable and Saheed Osupa highlights the complexities of copyright law in the music industry and the challenges artists face when it comes to collaboration and permission.
It also raises questions about the role of established musicians in nurturing and supporting younger, emerging talents.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the two artists will come to a resolution or whether the tension will escalate further, continuing to fuel discussions within the Nigerian music scene.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.
Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.
The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.
“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.
Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.
Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.
The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.
The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.
An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.
Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.
Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.
The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.
The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.
In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.
Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.
“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.
The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.
Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.
His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.
Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.
However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.
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