Portable Issues Public Apology to Saheed Osupa After Copyright Clash Shakes Nigerian Music Scene

Copyright Dispute Ignites Tensions Between Portable and Saheed Osupa

The Nigerian music scene can be wild, but the latest clash between Portable and Fuji legend Saheed Osupa pushed things up a notch. Back in March 2025, Osupa’s team flagged Portable’s song 'Fuji Shakushaku' for copyright infringement, claiming the track sounded too much like Osupa’s signature style. Not long after, Apple Music and Spotify pulled the song from their platforms, cutting off a big chunk of streaming revenue for Portable.

The takedown didn’t sit quietly. Instead, Portable took to Instagram to air his frustrations—publicly, and in typical Portable fashion, with fire. He blasted Osupa, calling him 'big for nothing' and even questioned his place in the current music scene. The rants picked up steam, sparking debates across timelines about respect, creativity, and boundaries in music. If you’ve followed Portable’s career, you know he’s no stranger to dramatic social media outbursts.

Backlash, Apology, and Ongoing Skepticism

But things shifted almost as quickly as they blew up. Fans and fellow musicians pushed back hard, accusing Portable of disrespecting a legend and crossing professional lines. In response to the growing chorus of criticism, Portable changed his tune. On March 20, 2025, he posted a visibly emotional apology video, admitting he lashed out in anger and blamed 'money' for stirring the pot. 'King Saheed Osupa, I am so sorry,' he pleaded, even referring to Osupa as his 'daddy' and asking, in an odd twist, to be 'abducted' as a child in a show of respect.

Still, reactions were mixed. On social media, many doubt if Portable’s contrition is genuine. They bring up his long trail of public dust-ups—past beefs with artists like Poco Lee, Goya Menor, Davido, and Asake, and not to mention brushes with the law, including a recent arrest by Ogun State police for assault allegations. Just before this blow-up, Portable had walked out of prison on bail and promised to avoid more drama, only to end up in headlines again within weeks.

Industry insiders aren’t surprised. A lot of people are noticing a pattern—Portable causes a stir, faces backlash, then offers an apology. It’s a cycle that has played out time and again. This isn’t just celebrity gossip; it reflects bigger questions in Nigeria’s vibrant but competitive music world. Younger artists like Portable often push boundaries, sometimes toeing the line between inspiration and imitation. Meanwhile, legends like Saheed Osupa—who helped shape the Fuji genre—are fiercely protective of their sound and reputation.

The Portable-Osupa saga shows how complicated creative influence and respect can get, especially in an industry where past meets present and every new track can spark a fight about legacy, originality, and authenticity. As the dust settles, everyone’s watching to see if Portable’s apology marks a turning point—or just another cycle in a very public ride.