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By Chibuzor Alli
In a recent live session on TikTok, renowned Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, sparked conversations among fans after making remarks directed at industry colleague Tiwa Savage. Known for his candid and sometimes controversial statements, Portable urged the iconic songstress to reconsider her choice of outfits, especially given her status as a mother.
Habeeb said, “I’ve noticed something; someone needs to talk to Tiwa Savage, please. Tell her to calm down o,”
He added, expressing concern over her social media presence. “I’ve been listening to her music since I was small; now I am a father, and mummy wa Tiwa Savage is still posting pictures in her underwear. Only panties? Is it good for a mum to post pictures in her underwear?”
The humorous yet serious tone of Portable’s comments led to laughter among his fans as he reminisced about his personal encounter with Tiwa.
He said, “The day I met Tiwa Savage and I hugged her, it felt like I hugged a mermaid and was being swept away,” he recalled. However, he reiterated his plea with light-hearted seriousness, insisting, “But someone should tell her to calm down with the naked outfits.”
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old singer further added with playful sincerity, “Tiwa Savage, I swear to God, you’re appealing to me. You’ve been bad since you were 19, and you’re still a bad girl at 40. You’re still wearing panties at 40.” His tongue-in-cheek remarks have since elicited a mix of laughter and debate among fans on social media.
As the discussion over celebrity influence and social media boundaries continues within the Nigerian music industry, Portable’s comments serve as a reminder of the fine line artists walk between self-expression and societal expectations. For many, Tiwa Savage remains an empowering figure in the industry, but opinions about her provocative style are undeniably varied.
