Portable Speaks Out: Allegations of Conspiracy Against Ibrahim Chatta at AMVCA

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that there is a gang up in the Nigerian entertainment industry against some persons.

He claimed that Ibrahim Chatta who missed out from winning an award at the eleventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, was a victim of a gang up in the movie industry.

Chatta was nominated for Best Lead Actor for his role in ‘House of GAA’ but lost the award to Femi Adebayo (‘Seven Doors’). Adebayo’s co-star in ‘Seven Doors,’ Chioma Chukwuka also won Best Lead Actress.

Reacting in a video message shared via his Instagram page, Portable insisted that Ibrahim Chatta was more deserving of the award for Best Lead Actor.

He said, “My fans, there is a gang up in the Nigerian entertainment industry, even in Nollywood. They didn’t give Ibrahim Chatta an award at the 11th AMVCA despite his impeccable acting. That was how I was also snubbed by The Headies Awards.

"There is a gang up in the Nigerian entertainment industry, even in Nollywood," he told his admirers. Despite his flawless acting, Ibrahim Chatta was not given an award at the 11th AMVCA. That's how The Headies Awards also passed me over.

"Awards are unnecessary. We need money and food. We have money, but unlike some people, we are unable to utilize it to purchase rewards.

"God will bless you if they don't, Ibrahim Chatta. You are my mentor, boss. I cherish you.

Remember how Ibrahim Chatta said the same thing in 2023, when he had not yet received an AMVCA nomination? He had said that he was the victim of a conspiracy to deny him the award.