Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable may be known for many things, but being a social commentator is not one of them.
The singer seems to have thrived on controversy and may have been the main character in Anezi Okoro’s 1972 book, ‘One Week One Trouble’.
Interestingly, the same thing can be said about the comic attack, Apostle Johnson Suleman, General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International.
No stranger to controversy, Rasul had an interesting 2022 with allegations of illegal relationships with Nollywood actresses.
In October 2022, the controversial apostle survived a near-death experience when armed men attacked the convoy.
In the fierce gun battle that ensued, seven people, including three police officers, were killed.
However, Rasul and other family members were not hurt because they said in a bulletproof Lexus SUV.
The incident occurred at Orle River area on Warrake Road in Auchi, Edo State on October 21,
Diss tracks
Despite not mentioning any names in the song, Portable’s message is very loud.
From the title of the song to the lyrics, there is no need to think too deeply about who the controversial singer is.
‘Apostle’ is the second song on Portable’s debut album, ‘Son Of Ika’ which was released in November 2022.
Although he addresses the Christian congregation in the first two verses of the song, the friction is intended Prophet Solomon appear.
The pastor does not want to enter heaven again o. Commot eye for church money, na pastor ask am.
Members donated a bulletproof car for the pastor. And the same pastor was attacked. by whom? According to unknown gunmen.
Pastor-led security o. Dem, no, get a bulletproof car. Members who follow the pastor. People don’t get bulletproof vehicles. Only pastors and their families use bulletproof cars.
In the second verse, he sings about the members who worship the pastors, describing them as unwise.
Security doesn’t get bulletproof cars. Many people died.
Only the pastor did not die.
Members still celebrate the incident as a miracle o. A bulletproof car saves the pastor, not a miracle o.
Although released in 2022, it started trending again this year after footage of Portable performing the song in an Echo Room live session was posted online.
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