Portable Seeks VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Defamatory Diss Track
Nigerian street-hop singer Portable, real name Habeeb Okikiola, has escalated his feud with social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, by filing a police petition for his arrest in Abuja. The move, reported on July 24, 2025, follows a heated online clash where VeryDarkMan accused Portable of theft in a diss track, prompting a fiery response from the Zazoo Zeh crooner. Here’s the latest on this explosive celebrity drama shaking Nigeria’s entertainment scene.
The conflict began when VeryDarkMan released a diss track alleging that Portable had a history of theft, specifically claiming he was once caught stealing a tricycle (keke) before his rise to fame. Portable hit back with his own diss track, countering with allegations about VeryDarkMan’s past, claiming he engaged in explicit acts for money.
The back-and-forth has captivated social media, with fans weighing in on the escalating beef. Posts on X highlight the intensity, with users noting Portable’s frustration after his diss track failed to outshine VDM’s.
Portable’s Legal Move
Frustrated by the defamation, Portable has taken the matter to the authorities, filing a petition to have VeryDarkMan arrested for defamation, slander, and character assassination. In a statement, he declared, “I don write petition against Verydarkman make them pick am from Abuja. If them no carry am jail am, Nigeria no go better. Na him be say Nigeria don Jaga Jaga…”. Portable insists that VDM’s accusations have severely damaged his reputation, pushing him to seek legal recourse to hold the activist accountable.
Background of The Matter
This isn’t the first clash between the two. On July 16, 2025, Portable criticized VeryDarkMan for speaking out against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that VDM’s lavish lifestyle began under Tinubu’s regime. VDM retaliated by leaking an old video allegedly showing Portable being attacked for the tricycle theft in 2020. The feud has also drawn attention due to VDM’s history of legal troubles, including arrests in March 2024 for cyberbullying, October 2024 for wearing a police uniform without authorization, and May 2025 for criticizing Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) over unauthorized transactions. These incidents highlight VDM’s controversial activism, which Portable now aims to challenge legally.
Portable’s petition marks a shift from online spats to legal battles, raising questions about free speech, defamation, and accountability in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The feud’s viral nature has sparked widespread debate, with fans divided over whether Portable’s legal action is justified or an overreaction.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on whether the police will act on Portable’s petition. What do you think about this clash? Share your thoughts in the comments
