In Nigeria's ever-dramatic entertainment industry, a fresh feud has taken center stage in April 2025, pitting controversial street-hop artist Portable against Fuji music icon Saheed Osupa. The clash, marked by heated social media rants, a viral diss track, and a tense back-and-forth, has captivated fans and sparked debates about respect, rivalry, and the clash of musical generations as of April 10, 2025.
The Spark: A Copyright Clash
The drama kicked off in mid-March 2025 when Portable, known for his brash persona and hit "Zazu Zeh," used a line from one of Saheed Osupa's songs in his track "Fuji Shakushaku." Osupa, a revered Fuji musician with decades of influence, wasn't amused. His team reported the song for copyright infringement, leading to its removal from streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Portable didn't take kindly to this. On March 19, he posted a fiery Instagram video, calling Osupa "big for nothing" and accusing him of stifling his career, contrasting Osupa's actions with Fuji star Pasuma, who hadn't objected to Portable sampling his work. "You sing Fuji, I sing hip-hop," Portable declared, framing the dispute as a generational and stylistic divide.
Portable Calling Out Saheed Osupa
Portable's Apology and Osupa's Response
The backlash was swift. Fans and industry voices, inclu byding media personality Do2dtun, criticized Portable for disrespecting a veteran. Do2dtun warned on March 20 that Osupa could "beat him from bus stop to bus stop," highlighting the Fuji star's stature. Facing pressure, Portable backtracked the same day, posting an apology video on Instagram. Speaking in Yoruba, he begged for forgiveness, calling Osupa "Oba Orin" (King of Music) and blaming his "hot temper" for the outburst. He expressed admiration for Osupa, hoping to quash the beef. But Osupa wasn't ready to let it slide.
Portable apology Video to osupa after facing heat
By early April, Osupchipsa upped the ante during a live performance. In a viral video shared around April 1, he sang a diss track aimed at Portable, laughing as he warned that anyone disrespecting elders would "chop beating" after being fed "Yamarita." The crowd roared, chanting Portable's name, to which Osupa added a cryptic jab about a "colleague," hinting at another Fuji artist, Taye Currency, who had also irked him by calling him a peer. Osupa's playful yet pointed delivery showed he was unbothered by Portable's apology and ready to assert his dominance.
Osupa performance Video
Portable Fires Back
Portable, never one to stay quiet, hit back on April 3 after seeing Osupa's performance clip. In another Instagram video, he dismissed Osupa's threats, insisting they were equals at the top of their respective genres. "No one is superior to the other," he said, adding defiantly, "Nothing must happen to me." He argued that both have fans and success, questioning why Osupa couldn't let the issue go. By April 6, the feud escalated further when Osupa shared a proud moment—his son Quadri joining the U.S. Army—prompting fans to jokingly comment that Portable might face trouble from Osupa's family too. Portable responded with yet another video, doubling down on his stance while mixing in playful jabs, keeping the saga alive.
Portable Hit back video
A Clash of Eras and Egos
This feud isn't just about a sampled lyric—it's a snapshot of Nigeria's evolving music landscape. Saheed Osupa, with a career spanning over four decades, represents the traditional Fuji scene, rooted in Yoruba culture and respected for its lyrical depth. Portable, on the other hand, embodies the brash, social media-savvy energy of street-hop, thriving on viral moments and raw authenticity. Their clash mirrors past Fuji rivalries, like Osupa's own beef with Pasuma in the 2000s, but feels amplified by today's instant online reactions. Fans on X have been split—some praise Osupa's restraint and legacy, while others admire Portable's fearlessness, even if it borders on recklessness.
The Industry Watches
The Portable-Osupa saga has drawn parallels to other Nigerian music disputes, where respect for elders often clashes with youthful ambition. Osupa's refusal to fully accept Portable's apology echoes a broader sentiment among veterans who feel younger artists need humbling. Meanwhile, Portable's defiance resonates with fans who see him as a hustler challenging the old guard. The feud has also spotlighted Taye Currency, caught in Osupa's crosshairs for his own comments, hinting that this drama might expand to other players.
What's Next?
As of April 10, 2025, the feud shows no signs of cooling off. Osupa's fans eagerly await his next move, especially after his bold performance, while Portable's unpredictable nature keeps everyone guessing. Will Osupa drop a full diss track, or will Portable pivot to a peace offering? For now, the Nigerian music scene is buzzing, with this clash proving once again that drama can be as gripping as the music itself. Fans are glued to their screens, ready for the next chapter in this electrifying showdown.
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