Portable Survives Brake Failure Crash on Ogun Expressway
Controversial street-pop artiste Portable has walked away from a potentially fatal car accident on Thursday evening in Ogun State, an incident that unfolded just hours before the scheduled naming ceremony for his newborn child.
The accident occurred when the singer experienced sudden brake failure while driving, a mechanical failure that forced him to make a split-second decision to avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle. Unable to stop, Portable veered off the roadway and drove into a roadside ditch.
In an Instagram video posted shortly after the incident, Portable detailed his narrow escape. “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 in the clip. The artiste expressed deep gratitude for surviving the crash without injury, emphasizing that the outcome could have been far more severe.
Portable noted that his quick reflexes and swift action prevented what could have been a catastrophic collision. He highlighted the gravity of the situation by pointing out that the road where the accident occurred is frequently traversed by heavy-duty vehicles and articulated lorries, meaning a mechanical failure at peak traffic hours could have proven fatal.
“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 in the video.
The timing of the accident added another layer of significance. Preparations for his son’s naming ceremony were already in full swing, with Portable having purchased two cows for the celebration and distributed free ankara aso ebi fabric to fans and well-wishers ahead of the event. Despite the frightening ordeal on the expressway, the artiste confirmed that the naming ceremony would proceed as scheduled, transforming what could have been a tragedy into a moment of thanksgiving and celebration.
Portable’s wife, Bewaji, gave birth to the child during a period when the singer was commanding significant public attention, including his recent high-profile boxing contest against online personality Carter Efe. That fight, which Portable contested following claims of foul play, has since become the subject of lingering debate within entertainment circles.
The incident has triggered an outpouring of relief on social media platforms, with fans, colleagues, and well-wishers expressing gratitude for the artiste’s survival. Several personalities in the entertainment industry took to their social media accounts to commend what they described as divine protection.
As of the time of this report, Portable remained in good physical condition with no reported injuries, and the naming ceremony preparations continued uninterrupted.