Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known as Portable, has voiced strong complaints following his first defeat in a celebrity boxing match. The bout took place at the Chaos in the Ring event on Saturday, May 1, 2026, in Victoria Island, Lagos, where skit maker and streamer Carter Efe emerged victorious.
Portable Alleges Unfair Treatment
Taking to Instagram, Portable expressed frustration, insisting that the event organisers failed to count the punches he landed on Carter Efe. He argued that the physical mismatch, particularly his opponent's height and longer reach, gave Carter Efe an unfair advantage.
“I was robbed. Carter Efe was wrestling while I was throwing punches. He was struggling with his long hands and height. I threw him many punches. Why didn’t you people count them? Any blow that I threw at Carter supposed to count. Hello organisers, I want my stream money N200 million stream money. Just give me my money before I start trouble,” Portable stated.
The Zazu crooner further criticised the judging, claiming Carter Efe relied on his size rather than skill. “Carter Efe was just holding my neck. I was punching him, too, but you people are not talking about that. They knew he was tall and had long hands, but still put him in a boxing match with me. They cheated me,” he added.
Joy Amidst Disappointment
Despite the loss, Portable shared a personal milestone in the same video. He announced that his wife, Bewaji, had given birth to a baby boy during the time he was in the ring with Carter Efe.
“Well, you can only buy belt with money but a child cannot be bought. My wife, Bewaji, just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, I value that more than a belt. Congratulations to me. My fans rejoice with me,” Portable said.
Previous Criticism of Pastors
This incident follows Portable's earlier criticism of Nigerian pastors for their silence after the March 29 terrorist attacks in Jos, Plateau State, which left many Christians dead. He accused pastors of hypocrisy, noting that they protect themselves with bulletproof cars but fail to speak up when their members are killed.
Portable questioned why pastors do not lead protests to Aso Rock despite repeated killings of Christians, emphasising that Islamic clerics and traditionalists would not remain silent if their followers were attacked.
