Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has claimed that he received a substantial payment of N5 million from the Celestial Church, and as a result, he feels obligated to perform. The singer’s abrupt removal from the lineup of performers at the Land of Goshen Cathedral’s Ankara praise night, alongside Pasuma and others, stirred up controversy on social media. Responding swiftly, Portable addressed the issue in a viral video where he asserted his intention to fulfill his commitment to the church. He disclosed that the church had paid him N5 million and affirmed his determination to perform, stating that both he and Pasuma, as children of God, would proceed with the show. Portable also made a humble plea to the Celestial Church, requesting the opportunity to perform in the name of God, while emphasizing that his appearance should not be a reason for dismissal by the clergy.
To quote him:
“Cele we must do the show o, you have paid me N5 million and we must do it. Pasuma will perform, I will also perform and we must do it.
“This child of God is coming. Land of Goshen Cathedral please in God’s name, consider us as children of God, don’t use my looks to judge me.”