BY: News Peddlers
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| Artiste Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable |
Artiste
Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as ‘Portable’ has been disqualified as a
nominee at the forthcoming 15th Headies Awards for several reckless statements.
“The decision to disqualify Mr Okikiola is accentuated by series
of misdemeanors by Mr Okikiola via his social media platforms,” organisers of
the Headies, Smooth Promotions Limited, said in a statement,
In May, Portable had threatened to cause harm to other nominees in the categories he was nominated for if he did not emerge the winner.
A video surfaced online in June showing Portable assaulting and
inflicting body harm on another person.
Portable, earlier this month,
also published a video on social media stating that he is the founder of the notorious
group, ‘One Million Boys’.
“We shall not condone reckless and uncouth statements from
artists and hereby disassociate ourselves from any individual linked to such
assembly or activities linked to him as described,” the Headies said.
“The music industry demands
all-round excellence. it is extremely important for young artists being
potential role models to exude professional responsibility, proper decorum and
have respect for others.”
Portable had been nominated for two categories: Best Street Artist
and Rookie of the Year.