Controversial Nigerian street-pop artiste, Portable, has escaped death after being involved in a lone car accident on Thursday night in Ogun State, just hours before the naming ceremony of his newborn child.
The incident occurred when the singer reportedly suffered a sudden brake failure while driving, forcing him to take a quick decision to avoid colliding with another vehicle. He eventually veered off the road and drove into a ditch.
Sharing his experience in a video posted on his Instagram story shortly after the accident, Portable revealed that he came out of the crash unhurt and expressed gratitude for surviving the incident.
“My fans, join me to appreciate God. I was just driving out this evening when the accident happened. Nothing do me, I came out unhurt,” he said.
He added that the situation could have turned fatal if not for his swift reaction, noting that the road is often used by heavy-duty vehicles.
“I suddenly realized that the car had failed brake. I had to control it and move it away from the road. Thank God my people are here, and they are not here to carry my corpse,” he stated.
The singer disclosed that preparations for his child’s naming ceremony were already underway before the accident, including the purchase of two cows for the celebration. He described his survival as a moment of divine intervention.
Despite the incident, Portable confirmed that the naming ceremony will proceed as planned, turning the moment into one of gratitude and celebration.
Recall that the singer had earlier distributed free ankara aso ebi to fans ahead of the event. His wife, Bewaji, welcomed the baby during a period when Portable was making headlines, including his recent boxing bout with Carter Efe.
The incident has since generated reactions on social media, with fans and colleagues expressing relief over his safety. As of the time of filing this report, the singer remains in good condition and continues preparations for the ceremony.
