Actor Odunlade Adekola became part of a Nigerian entertainment social media debate when he interacted with Portable’s fourth partner Ashabi Simple.
Ashabi Simple the rising actress who is Portable’s fourth partner appeared with legendary Odunlade Adekola at an official workplace setting. The video showed Ashabi meeting Adekola on set where Nigerian filmmakers often meet for business discussions or enjoy celebrations.
Portable’s anger started when Odunlade made a friendly remark about informing her “baby daddy” about the trip to the set. Portable replied instantly through Instagram after hearing this casual yet playful comment.
Portable reached out to Odunlade Adekola on Instagram direct messaging to show his protective stance toward family issues. The “Zazu” singer showed his displeasure about the remark through his trademark honest tone while stressing how seriously he takes his family issues.
Portable builds up his record of public dramas with Nigerian entertainment personalities. The artist built his status through his direct practice of responding to perceived insults against himself and his close ones. He has used direct speech with other famous people from the entertainment world before.
The clash shows how personal relationships mix with work relationships in Nigeria’s entertainment sector when both sides meet in public. The acting dreams of Ashabi Simple triggered a new clash between influential personalities in the Nigerian entertainment world.
At present Odunlade Adekola maintains his silence about the message Portable sent to him from the popular Yoruba movie sphere. People across social media networks discuss the incident by expressing different views about Portable’s two responses to the situation.
Portable continues to establish himself through defendings his family even when dealing with people of higher status.
