Highly controversial street-hop singer Portable has successfully evaded jail time after paying the ₦30,000 fine prescribed by the court for a case of assault from 2022.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, a court sitting in Ifo, in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, sentenced Portable to three months’ imprisonment for assault, with an option of a ₦30,000 fine.

According to the prosecutor for the police, Inspector Olumide Awoleke, the singer committed the offence on November 18, 2022, specifically in Okeosa, Ilogbo, within the Ifo Magisterial District.

The charge sheet read: “That you, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola a.k.a. Portable, and others now at large, on the 18th day of November 2022 at 11:00 hrs in Okeosa, Ilogbo, within the Ifo Magisterial District, did conspire among yourselves to commit a felony to wit: assault, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 517 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, 2006.”

That you, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, on the same date, time, and place in the aforementioned district, did unlawfully assault one Osimosu Emmanuel Oluwafemi, by beating him all over his body, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 351 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2006.

He was promptly found guilty of both charges levied against him and was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment with an option of a ₦10,000 fine on count one and two months’ imprisonment with an option of a ₦20,000 fine on count two. The singer then opted to pay both fines, amounting to ₦30,000 in total. 

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Afrobeats star Skales doesn’t want to be associated with any form of disrespect targeted at Grammy winner Burna Boy.

He made this very clear in a post on his X account where he appreciated Burna Boy for still performing their collaboration ‘Temper’ remix and demanded that trolls should stop harassing him over his decision to perform the record.

“Pls and pls put some respect on burnas name … Burna is not anybody’s mate including me … I’ve been seeing some b.s fly around that is made up .. Burna never said that … leave that man alone .. much respect to Odg,” Skales posted on April 30, 2025, on X.

Skales’ post comes after Burna Boy’s recent headliner performance at the Jazz Fest in New Orleans, where he performed his verse on ‘Temper’ remix.

The rendition resulted in some criticism from some people who accused the Grammy winner of choosing to perform the song because of Skales’ commercial resurgence.

While Skales’ hit single ‘Shake Body’ is currently enjoying a viral TikTok moment, Burna Boy has always incorporated ‘Temper’ remix into his performances, which makes the criticism quite off.

Burna Boy performing Skales' "Temper" featuring him at the Jazz Fest in New Orleans 🔥pic.twitter.com/5Ye6w45SOr

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) April 28, 2025

2025 has been an eventful year for both artists, who are enjoying commercial success. 10 years after the release of his hit single ‘Shake Body,’ the song has taken on a new lease of life after it went viral on TikTok, thanks in no small part to Barcelona FC star Yamine Yamal, who made viral clips dancing to the song.

Burna Boy has also been on the road, where he has been making African history after selling out England’s biggest indoor Arena and the 80,000 capacity Stade De France stadium in Paris.

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The success of any label requires a committed team led by a visionary executive who understands the challenges of navigating an ever-evolving musical landscape. 

One label that deserves to be celebrated for the impressive success it has recorded in a short time since its launch is Eminent Music, ably led by the astute executive and entrepreneur Dr Wisdom Okoye. 

The label is the force behind fast-rising Afrobeats star Nasboi, who recently reached an impressive career milestone after being nominated for the coveted Headies Next Rated prize. 

At the award, which was held on April 27, 2025, Nasboi also joined a collection of superstars who performed at the event. It was indeed a beautiful moment for the label who have managed to achieve success in an area where many have struggled. 

While addressing the press on the red carpet of the17th Headies, Dr Okoye described Nasboi’s nomination as a moment of pride and a recognition of the hardwor, creativity, and courage the label has shown since its lauch in 2023. 

He also shared this on his social media page, where he praised Nasboi as a versatile and unique artist. 

“What a journey it’s been. Just over two years in the music business, and today, we are both proud and grateful to be recognized by @the_headies with a nomination for our artist @iamnasboi in the Next Rated category.

On Sunday night, the @etsrlmusic team had the honor of attending The Headies — not just as guests, but as contributors to the evolving craft and culture of Afrobeat.

This nomination is more than an accolade. It’s a testament to our innovative and forward-thinking approach as a brand — and most importantly, to the hard work, bold creativity, and undeniable talent of an artist as versatile and unique as NasBoi.”

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In just two years since its launch, Eminent Music has successfully delivered one of the fastest rising Nigerian talents, whose success is a testament to the courage of Dr. Okoye and his team, who dared to dream where many have failed.

“We saw the vision early. We believed. We invested. And now we celebrate this moment as proof that foresight, belief, and dedication truly pay off,” Dr. Wisdom Okoye said on Eminent Music’s journey to success. 

In a music industry whose mainstream pop music has seen several successful figures who made a name for themselves in one area of showbiz but struggled to replicate the success in their music career, Nasboi’s success defied the norm.

In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, Dr. Okoye shared that it was his strong belief in Nasboi’s talent and creativity, coupled with his appetite for challenging projects, that motivated him to embark on this journey that is turning out to be a rewarding one.

A vital ingredient in their success is the label’s appreciation of Nasboi’s status as a prominent content creator, thus ensuring a strategic balance that delivered captivating music that retained his originality. 

With Nasboi’s display of hunger and talent, Eminent Music matched his ambition and vision by providing an enabling environment where his creativity thrived.

The label played its part in positioning him as a respectable musician while also ensuring that his music did the talking. 

The result is the successful viral hit singles ‘Umbrella’ and ‘Small Money’, which showcased Nasboi’s versatility and his intention to carve a niche for himself. 

Under Eminent Music, he released his successful debut project ‘INIT’ in 2024.