Portable has issued a thunderous response to an alleged N100 million offer to engage in a physical fight with social media activist VeryDarkMan, rejecting the proposal as “chicken change” and insisting that only a N1 billion payout would get him into the ring. The controversial singer made the declaration in a viral Instagram video posted on July 27, 2025, escalating what has become Nigeria’s hottest online beef.
The drama between Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, and Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spiraled into a national spectacle over the past week. Their feud started after Portable slammed VDM for repeatedly attacking President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Since then, it’s been a back-and-forth of verbal warfare, diss tracks, and viral jabs that have kept millions glued to their screens.
Rejecting the N100 million fight offer, Portable boasted, “That N100m, my fans give it to me. N100m is small. Let them give me one billion, I’ll fight him and beat him.” He added, “You’re scared of him, you can’t jail him, and now you want me to fight someone you can’t even hold.”
VeryDarkMan, who is no stranger to controversy, has not officially responded to Portable’s billion-naira ultimatum. However, sources close to the social media critic say he considers the entire proposition “a distraction from bigger national issues.” That hasn’t stopped fans from fueling the fire, with hashtags like #PortableVsVDM and #BillionNairaFight trending across Nigeria.
This saga marks yet another viral chapter in Portable’s career, known for chaotic drama as much as for chart-topping hits like “Zazuu Zeh.” His fanbase, fiercely loyal and famously street-rooted, has flooded comment sections urging him to “teach VDM a lesson,” while others call for de-escalation.
Industry insiders say the fight offer is being pushed by an unnamed promoter hoping to monetize the feud via a Pay-Per-View streaming platform, but negotiations have hit a wall with Portable’s outrageous demand. The singer insists he is worth every naira, citing his massive influence, streaming numbers, and street value.
While many dismiss the possibility of an actual physical fight, the online clash continues to dominate Nigeria’s entertainment headlines. Both Portable and VeryDarkMan are capitalizing on the attention—each gaining followers, engagements, and publicity, turning personal beef into professional leverage.
