Fuji Icon Saheed Osupa Quells Legal Storm as Portable Faces New Petition Over N6.3 Million Performance Deal
In a dramatic turn of events in Nigeria’s entertainment scene, legendary Fuji maestro Saheed Akorede Okunola, widely known as Saheed Osupa, has stepped in to mediate and prevent the re-arrest of controversial street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, amid a fresh legal petition involving an alleged breach of contract over a N6.3 million show agreement.
According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the dispute arose from Portable’s alleged failure to fulfill a performance agreement despite collecting full payment. The petitioner, whose identity remains confidential at the time of reporting, claims the singer breached the contract by not showing up at the scheduled event, prompting a new round of police involvement.
The situation intensified earlier this week, as law enforcement officers prepared to take further action following Portable’s recent brush with the law. However, Saheed Osupa, a respected elder statesman in the music industry, took swift action to de-escalate tensions. Sources confirm that Osupa personally intervened at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti, Lagos, advocating for a peaceful resolution rather than a courtroom showdown.
His intervention came on the heels of appeals from prominent Nigerians, including Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), who also urged an out-of-court settlement to avoid further damage to Portable’s career and reputation.
Osupa, known for his measured influence and longstanding contribution to Nigeria’s music culture, reportedly withdrew his own previous complaint against Portable—an act seen by many as a gesture of reconciliation and maturity.
As the Nigerian entertainment industry watches closely, this development underscores the growing call for internal resolution mechanisms within the creative community, particularly in high-profile cases involving contract disputes and public controversies.
Conclusion: While Portable’s public image continues to spark debate, the recent intervention by Saheed Osupa has shifted the narrative toward reconciliation and industry unity. With legal proceedings suspended for now, it remains to be seen whether the street-hop sensation will amend his business dealings moving forward.
Stay tuned for more verified updates on Nigeria’s entertainment scene.
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