VIDEO: Portable sparks controversy after slapping pastor at his bar

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has stirred fresh controversy after a video surfaced online showing him slapping a pastor who came to preach at his bar on Monday morning.

The viral video, which has sparked heated reactions across social media platforms, captures Portable angrily confronting the pastor, questioning why he chose to visit his bar so early in the day and disturb both the customers and staff. In the footage, Portable is heard saying, “Why would you come to my bar on a Monday morning, disturbing everyone? I have already prayed and washed my head with soap before leaving home, I don’t need your prayers.”

Tensions quickly escalated, and in a fit of anger, Portable slapped the pastor, who, despite the provocation, remained silent and did not retaliate or respond. The identity of the pastor is yet to be confirmed.

Watch the video below;

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Netizens have taken to social media to express mixed feelings about the incident, with many criticizing Portable’s behavior as disrespectful, while others debated the appropriateness of preaching in such a setting.

As of the time of this report, Portable has not publicly commented on the incident, and it remains to be seen if the pastor or any religious group will issue a response regarding the altercation.