Portable and VeryDarkMan (VDM) have turned their months-long feud into a musical showdown, dropping diss tracks that set Nigerian social media ablaze. Starting in October 2024 over political disagreements, the conflict escalated in July 2025 with VDM’s “Ole,” labeling Portable a thief, and Portable’s “Oromadiye Adodi,” hitting back with personal insults. Portable filed a defamation petition against VDM and visited a shrine, while VDM released a second track. Fans are split, with social media buzzing over the drama. This feud, blending music, legal battles, and cultural rituals, highlights the chaotic energy of Nigerian entertainment.
Timeline of Fued
The feud ignited in October 2024 when Portable criticized VDM for his persistent attacks on President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s economic challenges. Portable accused VDM of hypocrisy, claiming VDM’s luxurious lifestyle benefited from the current administration. VDM retaliated by posting a 2020 video allegedly showing Portable being beaten by a mob over claims of stealing a tricycle (Keke Napep) and a phone. Portable denied these allegations, escalating tensions.
The conflict took a musical turn when VDM released “Ole,” a diss track produced by Jimoh Waxiu and featuring MonstarBoi. The title, meaning “thief” in Yoruba, directly references the theft allegations against Portable, with VDM chanting “Ole” and mocking Portable’s character. The track, available on Audiomack and Soundcloud, gained traction after VDM shared a snippet on Instagram.
Portable fired back with “Oromadiye Adodi,” denying the theft claims and launching personal attacks on VDM. Lyrics include, “VeryDarkMan, your mother / You are a poor person / Your mother is a prostitute / Your father is a shoemaker / I take after my father / I am not a thief / Stop calling me a thief” (Western Post). Portable shared a snippet on Instagram, intensifying the feud.
VDM upped the ante with a second diss track, part of a 7-song EP, again calling Portable a thief and introducing new dance moves. He teased a physical confrontation, further fueling the conflict.
Portable escalated the feud beyond music by filing a police petition against VDM for defamation, demanding his arrest in Abuja. He also visited his former record label boss’s house, demanding a retraction of the theft allegations. In a surprising move, Portable visited a shrine, performing rituals with kolanuts, money, and a live chicken, adding a cultural and spiritual layer to the conflict.
Portable also shared controversial bedroom videos of VDM, aiming to discredit him. He flaunted his cars on Instagram, taunting VDM and comparing himself to figures like Yahaya Bello and Emefiele.
Public Reaction and Social Media Buzz
The feud has sparked widespread reactions online. Fans are divided, with some enjoying the entertainment and others criticizing the personal attacks. Social media comments include humorous takes like, “This guy ehn all him things they different, which kind collection b this now for God sake 😂😂😂,” and “@portablebaeby you for just open mortuary Becus u don already get long van for transporting the dead” (Legit.ng). Some fans urged VDM to forgive Portable, while others rated VDM’s track highly (Legit.ng).
This feud reflects the dynamic role of social media in Nigerian entertainment, where personal rivalries often play out publicly, blending music, activism, and cultural practices. Portable’s shrine visit highlights the influence of traditional beliefs in modern conflicts, while the diss tracks echo global hip-hop traditions of lyrical battles. The legal actions underscore the real-world consequences of online disputes, raising questions about defamation and public image.
As the feud continues, fans eagerly await further developments, with both artists likely to respond through music and social media. The Portable-VDM saga exemplifies the chaotic energy of Nigerian entertainment, where personal rivalries and cultural expressions collide in a vibrant, often unpredictable landscape.
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