Yes, Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called on the government to take action against people who create “prank videos” at airports. He made the demand following a recent altercation at an airport, where he was involved in a dramatic incident.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
- The Incident: The “airport drama” Portable is referring to is most likely the highly publicized incident involving Fuji music legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1). The video of the incident, which went viral, allegedly showed KWAM 1 being harassed at an airport.
- Portable’s Response: Portable, who is known for turning controversies into songs, quickly released a new single titled “Plane Stopper,” inspired by the airport incident. In the song, he took a stand with KWAM 1’s version of events and praised him for his “sharp reflexes.”
- Call for Government Action: In a video that circulated online, Portable demanded that the government “ban prank videos” following the altercation, arguing that such videos are giving a negative image to the country.
This isn’t the first time Portable has had a public run-in or has called on the government for intervention. He has been in several other controversies, including being declared wanted by the police for allegedly assaulting officials and calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in a legal case against him.
The Nigerian government, through agencies like the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Aviation Ministry, has been taking steps to combat various issues at the airports, including harassment, extortion, and touting. They have even talked about establishing mobile courts to try unruly individuals. However, there has been no specific government response to Portable’s demand to ban prank videos.
