“I Make ₦10 Million Per Show” — Portable Reacts to Impersonator

Nigerian singer Portable has addressed his fans regarding a man he says is impersonating him on the live-show circuit, after videos of the lookalike performing the artiste’s songs circulated online.

Portable accused the lookalike of collecting fees for shows and urged followers to deal with anyone pretending to be him, while asking that they not drag him into any violence.

His message, posted on social media, was blunt and confrontational. He told supporters that if the lookalike performs his songs or copies his style, they should “beat him up yourselves,” adding that people will still complain and call for petitions even after violence.

He further stressed the value of his brand, claiming, “I collect 10 million plus for my shows,” and insisting that no one should be pocketing money in his name.

In his statement, Portable suggested the lookalike had already been paid as much as N250,000 for a show, a figure he rejected as far below his standard fee. He made clear he would still attend legitimate bookings but warned others against impersonation and the financial losses that follow.

Portable framed his remarks around protecting his livelihood, saying, “If they call me for show I go go o,” and insisting that his followers enforce his brand protection rather than tagging him for action.