They say a cat has nine lives, but Nigerian street-pop sensation Portable might just be testing those limits. From the mangled wreckage of a G-Wagon to a sudden ditch on the eve of a family celebration, Habeeb Okikiola’s career hasn’t been marked by just hit songs, but by a series of narrow escapes on the road. As the ‘Zazuu Zeh’ singer survives yet another brush with death, here is a look back at some of the crashes and car troubles that have shaped his chaotic journey.
The Ogun State Crisis: A Near-Miss Before a Celebration (May 2026)
On the evening of Thursday, May 7, 2026, just hours before the naming ceremony of his newborn son, Fijabi, Portable was involved in another scary road accident. The singer was reportedly driving in Ogun State when his car suddenly suffered brake failure.
To avoid crashing into an oncoming vehicle, Portable swerved off the road and into a deep ditch. The accident came at a sensitive moment, as preparations were already in full swing for the child’s naming ceremony. The singer had earlier shared videos showing the 2 cows and free Ankara fabrics he bought for the celebration with his wife, Bewaji.
Shortly after the crash, Portable went on Instagram to thank God for surviving. In the video, the shaken but unharmed singer said he is unhurt and his vehicle wasn’t damaged.
The incident is the latest in a growing list of road accidents and car troubles linked to the controversial street-pop star, whose life off the stage often seems just as dramatic as his music career.
Fighting the Roads — The July 2024 Ogun State Crash
In July 2024, Portable was involved in another accident shortly after returning from a tour in the United States. The crash, which happened in Ogun State, left his white Range Rover damaged.
But instead of focusing only on the accident itself, Portable turned the moment into a public complaint about the poor condition of the roads. In a video recorded at the scene, the singer openly criticised Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, blaming the terrible roads for the crash.
Pointing at the damaged vehicle and the bad road, Portable repeatedly complained about the dangerous Sango-Ota-Abeokuta road, describing it as unsafe for drivers. “See my car, see the road,” he said in the now-viral clip as he showed potholes and rough sections of the highway.
The accident became bigger than another celebrity crash story. For many fans, it reflected the daily struggle regular Nigerians face with bad roads and poor infrastructure. Once again, Portable survived without major injuries, adding another dramatic chapter to his growing history of road accidents.
The Brabus Crash — Heavy Rain, Heavy Loss (July 2023)
One of the most talked-about accidents involving Portable happened on July 13, 2023, after his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Brabus was badly damaged in Lagos.
The crash reportedly happened around Osapa London during heavy rainfall. While driving on the slippery road, Portable lost control of the luxury SUV and crashed into a concrete barrier. The front part of the vehicle was completely destroyed by the impact.
Videos from the scene quickly spread online, showing the badly wrecked Brabus and the singer walking away unharmed. Despite the huge financial loss, Portable appeared more thankful to be alive than worried about the damaged car.
In his usual dramatic style, he later told fans that he would buy another vehicle, while also suggesting that the accident was another attempt by his enemies to harm him.
The 2022 Triple Threat — Spiritual Claims and a Tragic Loss
The year 2022 was one of the roughest periods in Portable’s history on the road. Within a few months, the singer was linked to three separate incidents ranging from minor crashes to a fatal accident involving his team.
The “Spiritual Attack” Crash (March 2022):
During the early stage of his fame, Portable crashed his white Range Rover into a residential gate. After the incident, he claimed the crash was caused by a “spiritual attack” from people jealous of his fast-growing success, not by any fault with the vehicle.
Another Crash and Public Apology (May 2022):
Just two months later, the singer survived another road accident while driving around town. Portable later shared videos of the damaged car online and used the moment to apologise to the organisers of the The Headies after previously making controversial threats during a public outburst. He described the accident as a warning and a lesson for himself.
The Fatal Ogun Incident: A Dark Turn (June 2022)
The darkest incident linked to Portable happened on June 21, 2022, during what was meant to be a joyful day for the singer. Portable was celebrating both the naming ceremony of his son, Opeyemi, and his official wedding to his wife, Omobewaji, at his Ogun State residence.
But while the celebrations were ongoing, tragedy struck elsewhere. One of the singer’s aides, reportedly driving Portable’s white Range Rover on an errand for his manager, hit a motorcyclist around the Iyana-Ilogbo area.
The victim was rushed to the hospital but later died from the injuries. Although Portable was not inside the vehicle, the accident triggered a police investigation involving members of his team.
Conclusion
After surviving several accidents over the years, Portable has built a public image around what he calls “Akoi Grace”, which is his belief that divine favour keeps saving him from danger.
While critics often blame reckless driving, bad roads or poor vehicle maintenance, many of his fans see him as someone who repeatedly escapes tragedy against the odds. From destroyed luxury cars to roadside ditches and fatal controversies, Portable’s road history has become almost as famous as his music career itself.
