I Make ₦10 Million Plus Per Show” – Portable Blasts Lookalike for Performing His Songs
Street-hop sensation Portable has lashed out after videos surfaced online of a man impersonating him at live shows and pocketing booking fees.
The controversial artiste warned fans not to be deceived by the impersonator and even urged them to “deal with” anyone caught pretending to be him on stage. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Portable Calls Out Impersonator
In a fiery video shared on social media, Portable condemned the lookalike for performing his hit songs and copying his unique street style at events.
“If anybody dey perform as me, beat am yourselves. Don’t tag me o, don’t drag me,” Portable declared, making it clear he does not want to be blamed if things turn violent.
The singer also stressed the value of his brand, insisting that he earns ₦10 million and above per show, far more than what the impersonator could ever charge. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
How It All Started
The drama began after clips of the alleged lookalike performing at local events went viral. Reports claimed the impersonator had collected up to ₦250,000 per appearance — a figure Portable scoffed at, saying it was far below what his name is worth.
Portable emphasized that he remains open to all legitimate bookings, but warned that anyone impersonating him was not only stealing money but also damaging his reputation.
“If they call me for show, I go go o. But nobody should dey chop money for my head,” he said.
Fans React
As always with Portable, his blunt comments sparked heated reactions across social media:
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@larrycrypt01: “In a free world you can be anyone. But Portable of all people you wannabe?”
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@AbiolaBL: “Until dem bottle his head because dem think say na the real Portable.”
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@iwologbon: “We don’t even know if this is Portable talking or his lookalike. I go just dey watch.”
The online debate shows fans remain split — with some backing Portable’s aggressive stance while others urge him to let the law handle such cases.
Conclusion
While the controversy over impersonation lingers, one thing is certain: Portable is fiercely protective of his brand and determined to make sure no one eats off his hard-earned fame.
Portable don react to his lookalike wey dey collect shows and even perform his songs. He said if he do something now, na same una go dey ask for justice. So anywhere you see his lookalike, do them how you like 😂 pic.twitter.com/Yzku04hzK8
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) September 25, 2025