Nigerian street-hop artist Portable clashed with a group of men recording him without permission inside his London apartment, and the incident has gone viral, drawing widespread support from fans who agree with his stance on privacy.
What Happened in London
According to Portable, the altercation occurred shortly after he arrived in the UK ahead of a scheduled performance. He said he had barely settled in when the men, who were also staying in the same apartment, began pointing cameras at him and live-sharing his whereabouts with people back home via calls and FaceTime.
In a video circulating on social media, the singer is visibly upset while eating, confronting the men for filming him without consent. He accused them of broadcasting his location to their family members, stressing that he values his privacy, especially regarding where he stays, regardless of what he shares online.
Portable Speaks Out on Privacy
Explaining the situation in his own words, Portable said: "I just got to London and I haven't even had time to rest. These people came into the apartment where I'm staying to perform the show, and suddenly they started recording me with their cameras, even while I was eating. This same guy has been calling and face timing almost all his family members, telling them that Watibu is in London and basically broadcasting my location to everyone. I really don't like this. I value my privacy, especially when it comes to where I'm staying. You can't just be telling people where I'm staying or constantly recording me without even considering whether I'm comfortable with it."
The clip quickly made rounds on social media, drawing reactions from fans who largely sided with the singer on the matter. Many argued that fame does not strip a person of the right to basic privacy.
Fans Back Portable's Stance
Social media users were quick to weigh in. @moreotv commented: "Normally, Portable like privacy, forget what he does online, he's a mature man." @kingronke wrote: "Very valid though." @wealthyforever warned: "You go just go jail you think say na Lagos you Dey." @blemiviv_skincare added: "Idanmu adugbo don reach London oooo but why can't they respect his privacy na! Portable no vex abeg na your fans and they are star struck." @american_immigration_attorney put it bluntly: "He is right. Will they do it to Wizkid or Burna or Me?"
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the boundaries between fans and celebrities, with many noting that even public figures deserve personal space when off stage.
Context: Portable's Recent Controversies
This is not the first time Portable has made headlines. Legit.ng had previously reported a video capturing the dramatic moment Portable walked out of the ring during his fight against actor Charles Okocha, which also sparked reactions online. In that footage, Portable appeared unwilling to continue the bout as he walked away from the ring before the final round. His manager, BabyLuv, was seen desperately pleading with the singer to return and complete the fight.
The unexpected turn of events caught the attention of fans, with many flooding the comment section to share their thoughts on Portable's decision and the tense moment between the singer and his team. The latest London incident adds to a pattern of Portable asserting his boundaries in public and private settings.
