Lagos, Nigeria – October 10, 2025 – The ever-tumultuous personal life of controversial Afrobeat sensation Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has once again dominated social media feeds, this time with a fiery public dressing-down of his fourth baby mama, Nollywood actress Ashabi Simple. In a series of leaked voice notes that have racked up millions of views, Portable unleashed a tirade, accusing the expectant mother of his child of disrespecting his primary wife, Omobewaji, and warned her to “stay in your lane” or face the consequences.
The explosive outburst, which surfaced late Wednesday, centers on a cryptic social media post by Ashabi that fans interpreted as a subtle jab at Bewaji’s role in Portable’s sprawling family dynamic. “Don’t ever disrespect my wife. You got pregnant and I accepted you. What else do you want? Stay in your lane,” Portable fumed in one audio clip, his voice laced with raw frustration. He went on to emphasize his unwavering loyalty to Bewaji, crediting her as the cornerstone of his life since his early street days. “Without her blessing, none of this works. She accepted you from day one—show some gratitude,” he added, reminding Ashabi that their relationship hinges on that fragile harmony.
Portable, 30, whose real name is Habeeb Badmus, has built a career on unfiltered bravado, from his breakout hit “Zazu Zeh” to viral clashes with rivals like Davido and Honey Singh. But off-stage, his polygamous setup—featuring Bewaji as his official wife and multiple baby mamas—has been a powder keg of drama. Ashabi, 25, a rising Yoruba film star known for roles in low-budget flicks and her own forays into music, is currently pregnant with their second child together, adding layers of tension to the saga. This isn’t their first rodeo; earlier flare-ups in June saw Portable accuse her of “scattering” his home by feeding Bewaji negativity and chasing online clout, while Ashabi fired back that she “hates drama” and wants no part in marital meddling.
The voice notes, shared widely on Instagram and TikTok, paint a vivid picture of Portable’s domestic code: hierarchy above all. “If you want marriage, fight for it like she did,” he challenged Ashabi, alluding to Bewaji’s steadfast support through his rags-to-riches ascent. He even taunted her post-rant by posting a loved-up photo with Bewaji captioned “Baba Suwe and Omoladun,” a clear flex amid the fallout.
Social media erupted, with netizens divided along familiar lines. Supporters of Portable praised his “realness,” with one fan tweeting, “Portable loves his queen—Ashabi needs to know her place! Respect iyale (first wife).” Critics, however, slammed him for airing dirty laundry publicly, quipping, “He accepted her pregnancy but won’t give peace. Classic Portable wahala.” Ashabi has yet to respond directly, but in past spats, she’s maintained she’s focused on co-parenting and her career, once lamenting online trolls who brand her a “homewrecker” for her position in the lineup.
This latest episode underscores the high-stakes balancing act of celebrity polygamy in Nigeria’s entertainment scene, where personal beefs fuel streams and sponsorships as much as they strain relationships. Portable, fresh off a U.S. tour and teasing a new album, seems unfazed, turning the controversy into promotional fodder. But for Ashabi, navigating pregnancy amid public scrutiny—coupled with past Instagram hacks from “enemies”—it’s a reminder of fame’s double-edged sword.
As the dust settles (or doesn’t), one thing’s clear: In Portable’s world, love is loud, loyalty is non-negotiable, and drama is the ultimate hit single.
Follow Portable (@portablebae) and Ashabi Simple (@ashabi.mohsimple_) on Instagram for real-time updates on this unfolding family feud.