In a viral video that began trending on Tuesday, Portable was seen in a candid conversation with content creator Egungun of Lagos during a car ride. When questioned about the unusual name on his Instagram profile, ‘Elizabeth Joyce,’ the singer openly admitted that the account was originally set up for fraudulent purposes.
“Make I no lie for you, e get one Facebook and Instagram account wey be say that time I wan learn Yahoo (internet fraud),” Portable confessed in Pidgin English.
He further explained that after gaining fame, he edited the account to remove any incriminating details. “Yahoo no gree, Na hin I just open that account down, as I con hear say them dey look for me say I don blow, na hin I come go edit am, delete oyinbo commot, Na working account,” he added.
Portable rose to prominence in December 2021 with his hit song ‘Zazoo Zeh,’ featuring Olamide and Poco Lee. However, his career has been marred by numerous controversies.
Earlier this year, he clashed with Ogun State authorities, resulting in his arrest and arraignment on a five-count charge, including assault. Officials accused the singer of leading a violent attack against government agents who were attempting to seal his bar over permit violations.
Declared wanted on February 18, Portable later surrendered to the police and was granted bail set at N2 million. His case was adjourned until March 5.