- Portable, a Nigerian singer, failed to perform at a concert in Ibadan due to security concerns.
- The security concerns stemmed from Portable’s previous comments criticizing Ibadan and Oyo people for not owning buildings with Plaster of Paris (PoP) decor.
- Portable had apologized for his remarks, but his presence at the concert was still deemed a security risk.
- The event’s curator, Jarule Entertainment, consulted with the police commissioner and decided to cancel Portable’s performance.
- The incident has sparked a flood of reactions on social media, with many users expressing disapproval of Portable’s initial comments.a concert in Ibadan due to security concerns.
Portable, a Nigerian singer, failed to perform at a concert in Ibadan due to security concerns stemming from his previous comments about the city and its people. The singer had criticized Ibadan and Oyo people for not owning buildings with Plaster of Paris (PoP) decor, sparking widespread condemnation.
Despite apologizing for his remarks, Portable’s presence at the concert was deemed a security risk, and he was advised not to attend. The event’s curator, Jarule Entertainment, stated that the decision was made after consulting with the police commissioner and considering the potential consequences of Portable’s appearance.
The incident has sparked a flood of reactions on social media, with many users expressing their disapproval of Portable’s initial comments and praising the decision to cancel his performance.
