Kolu Wahala appeals to Carter Efe for ₦7M to bail singer Portable from jail after selling his car but lacking sufficient funds
Media personality Hamzat Kolu, popularly known as Kolu Wahala, appealed to comedian Carter Efe for a ₦7 million loan to bail singer Portable from custody during a livestream on Twitch on Friday.
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Kolu made the request despite a prior fallout with Portable, citing gratitude to the singer for giving him fame and opportunities in Lagos.
Kolu revealed that he had sold his newly purchased multimillion-naira car, but the proceeds were insufficient to meet Portable’s bail conditions.
“Portable brought me to Lagos, I come blow. Na him help my life,” he stated emotionally, emphasising the debt of gratitude he owed the controversial artist.
Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, was arrested on January 10, 2026, in Ogun State following allegations of assault on his baby mama, her sibling, and several police officers at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo.
Authorities also accused him of theft of a ₦12 million Mercedes-Benz E300, resisting arrest, and causing bodily harm.
A high court in Ota denied bail due to the absence of a key witness and ordered Portable to remain in custody until January 19, intensifying public attention on Kolu’s appeal.
The livestream video of Kolu’s plea quickly circulated online, with Carter Efe appearing both amused and bemused by the passionate request.
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Fans and followers have since engaged widely on social media, debating loyalty, celebrity influence, and the responsibilities of public figures to one another.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
