The Nigerian entertainment scene is never short of drama, and this time, the spotlight is on the controversial street-pop artist Portable and popular TikTok sensation Peller. What was meant to be a polite wedding invitation has quickly devolved into a public spectacle, with Portable flatly rejecting the invite and demanding financial compensation to grace the event.
An Invitation Gone Wrong: How the Drama Started
It all began when Peller sent a private message to the ‘Zazuu Zeh’ singer, warmly inviting him to his upcoming wedding. Recognizing Portable’s massive star power, Peller expressed how much it would mean to have him celebrate with them. ‘Omolalomi, we’re specially inviting you to our wedding. We need someone like you in our wedding because you’re a star,’ Peller wrote.
However, Portable did not appreciate the casual digital outreach. Rather than accepting the invite, the singer took to social media to call out the young content creator, delivering a scathing response that has since gone viral.
‘Use Money Call Me’ – Portable Demands Respect and Payment
In his characteristic unfiltered manner, Portable reminded Peller of their history, claiming he was one of the key figures who helped promote the TikTok star before he hit the limelight. He argued that traditional respect should have guided the invitation process, suggesting Peller and his partner should have visited his home in person to deliver the traditional wedding attire (Aso-Ebi).
Portable further made it clear that his presence at any event comes with a premium price tag. He revealed that he already has a lucrative, paid performance booked for August 1 the same day as the wedding and has no intention of canceling it for a free appearance.
‘I’m a superstar, a musician. Use money call me,’ Portable declared. ‘August 1, me sef get show wey them don pay money, so should I now come to your wedding for free?’
A ‘Political Rally’ Wedding?
Not stopping at the financial demands, Portable also took several humorous yet biting swipes at the nature of Peller’s upcoming ceremony. He compared the gathering to a political protest, criticizing the open sale of the wedding attire to the general public.
‘Your wedding looks like a political rally, like a protest,’ Portable remarked. ‘Both sane and insane people will be there because you’re selling the Aso-Ebi for both normal and abnormal people.’
Social Media Reacts to the Clash
As expected, the fiery exchange has divided fans across social media platforms. Some netizens agree with Portable, arguing that close colleagues and mentors deserve physical invitations rather than impersonal direct messages. Others, however, believe Portable’s response was excessively harsh, pointing out that Peller meant no disrespect by reaching out online.
Whether Peller will meet Portable’s demands or simply proceed without the controversial singer remains to be seen. One thing is certain: this pre-wedding drama has kept the internet thoroughly entertained.