- Nigerian singer Portable, known for his controversial lyrics, has joined the ranks of Nigerian celebrities to discuss the current Benue killings.
Controversial Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has joined the chorus of public figures speaking out about the recent tragedy in Benue State.
Between Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, 2025, over 200 lives were reportedly lost in a brutal massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, with reports indicating that some victims were burned alive.
In a video shared on his official Instagram page, the “Zazoo Zeh” crooner expressed deep concern over the killings and appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take swift and decisive action. Portable lamented that cows seem to receive more protection than human beings in the country.
Moved by fellow artist Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, who had earlier spoken out about the tragedy, Portable said he felt compelled to use his voice as well.
In his words; “Please Daddy Tinubu, hear what Benue is saying please. Benue needs your help. They should stop the killings, we don’t know who’s doing the killings. They protect the lives of cows more than the lives of humans. See how they were using cars and security to protect cows, not human beings dying in Benue state, 2face Idibia’s state. 2baba has spoken up, that’s why I’ve spoken up too. He’s my brother. 2baba is a musician like me. In Benue, they called me for a show, but now I can’t go. Please Tinubu do the needful, don’t let them use this to spoil your election plans in 2027, Tinubu is going for a second term, so do the needful for anybody who needs it. President Tinubu do the needful, stop killing people in Benue.”
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Portable’s statement has since sparked reactions online, with many praising him for speaking up on such a serious national issue.
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