Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, was caught in a brawl with influencer Kesari in Computer Village in Lagos State.
The event occurred shortly after Portable returned to Nigeria from the UK, where he had been living.
Portable and his Zeh Nation group encountered Kesari at a supermarket, and the conversation swiftly heated.
In the viral video, emotions rose as Portable and Kesari traded insults.
As the dispute heated up, Portable, obviously angry, punched Kesari twice before the situation calmed down.
The video quickly circulated throughout social media platforms, eliciting numerous comments and conversations among internet users.
Watch the video below.
Following the viral footage, Kesari sought to social media to answer accusations that he did not retaliate against Portable during the argument.
In his statement, Kesari claimed that he deliberately opted not to participate in the violent brawl with Portable because he did not want to go too low.
He highlighted that using violence would simply reinforce negative preconceptions and depict him as a thug.
Watch him talk below.
