A fresh controversy has erupted in Nigeria's online entertainment scene, involving popular TikToker Oloba Salo and actress Ashabi Simple, who is famously known as the baby mama of street-hop star Portable.
The Allegation: Romantic Direct Messages
During a live Instagram session with content creator Tunde Perry on December 5, 2025, Oloba Salo made a startling claim. He alleged that Ashabi Simple, the mother of two of Portable's children, has been privately sending him romantic messages on social media. The TikToker, whose real name is Olesanmi Afeez Opeyemi, stated that the actress would call him endearing names like "dear" and "my love" in direct messages, which he claimed to have been ignoring.
To bolster his claim, Oloba Salo reportedly picked up his phone during the live broadcast to read out the alleged messages from Ashabi Simple. His co-host, Tunde Perry, attempted to interrupt and lighten the tense mood of the conversation.
Ashabi Simple's Fiery Yoruba Response
Not one to let an allegation slide, Ashabi Simple swiftly responded with a video of her own. Speaking confidently in Yoruba while admiring her appearance, she issued a sharp denial. "Does my work look like something a disabled person can handle?" she questioned rhetorically, implying that Oloba Salo was not capable of meeting her standards.
She further emphasized that only a "powerful" man could manage a relationship with her and that a "lazy" man would not even dare to come close. Her reaction was seen as a direct clap-back, dismissing Oloba Salo's claims and asserting her own value.
Social Media Erupts with Mixed Reactions
Fans of both personalities flooded social media with comments, leading to a divided opinion on the matter. Many cautioned Oloba Salo, reminding him that he was given a second chance at life after surviving a shooting incident last year and advising him to be careful with his words.
Others expressed skepticism about his story, noting his reputation for sometimes stretching the truth. Some fans also turned their attention to Portable, wondering how he would react to the news. Comments ranged from warnings to Oloba Salo to stay out of trouble to questions about the validity of the claims.
Key fan reactions highlighted include:
- @ladywumi27: "He be alabo Ara, okay a ti gbo , but your husband nah digbolugi."
- @_ollolade: "Ishe ti portable je? Portable wey no dey baff? Clock that."
- @angelmaya994: "See person wey dem give second chance. You better keep your mouth shut."
- @aronz_71: "This one, them go shoot your ear this time .. you must get sense. Just let Portable hear you."
This incident adds another layer to the often-dramatic public lives of Nigerian social media celebrities and their entanglements. It remains to be seen if Portable will weigh in on the allegations made against the mother of his children.
