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“I’ll give to ₦500k to anyone who arrests my lookalike that’s performing my song on stage” — Portable
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has issued a stern public warning over the alleged rise of impersonators performing his songs at events.
The Afrobeats singer announced that he is willing to pay a ₦500,000 reward to anyone who identifies and brings forward any lookalike caught performing his music on stage without authorization.
In a video message shared online, Portable made it clear that while he has no issue with people copying his hairstyle or fashion sense, performing his songs publicly crosses the line.
According to him, such acts amount to fraud and will not be tolerated.
Addressing fans and security agencies, he said:
“Good morning everyone, police and soldier. If you see my lookalike performing my song on stage, arrest him and bring him to me. I will pay ₦500,000. ₦500,000 for anybody that sees my lookalike and brings him to me.”
The singer further stressed the seriousness of the issue, describing the act as a deliberate scam.
“It is a scam. It’s not like you are performing your song; you are performing my song, my song that is on Apple Music. It is a scam. I’m performing my own song. Just bring him to me. I’ll give you ₦500,000 and give him to the police,” he added.
Portable’s warning has since sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans finding the announcement amusing, while others raised concerns about impersonation, copyright infringement, and the growing trend of lookalike performers capitalising on popular artists’ fame.
The singer, known for his outspoken nature, has remained firm that anyone caught performing his songs without permission will face consequences.
“I have ₦500k for anyone who arrests my lookalike that’s performing my song on stage” — Portable. https://t.co/STy1i4OT7H pic.twitter.com/rNLYYAWNzb
— Naijahouseofgist (@9jahouseofgistt) December 22, 2025