Nigerian street-pop singer Portable has questioned the source of a displayed ₦504 million account balance linked to fellow artiste Zlatan Ibile, alleging that such funds could be connected to money laundering.

The exchange began on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after Zlatan shared what appeared to be a wallet or Greatiby account showing about ₦504 million, prompting a response from Portable.

Portable Questions ₦504m Balance

Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, questioned how an artiste could have such a large amount sitting in a personal account.

He argued that it was “impossible for an artiste to have that much money in their bank account”, suggesting the account holder could either be a “loader” or involved in money laundering.

Portable also claimed that many musicians engage in money laundering or what he called “cartel businesses”. He further alleged that the displayed ₦500 million did not belong solely to Zlatan and would have to be shared with others.

The singer said he had personally seen and spent more than ₦500 million, adding that he expected to receive a similar amount from an upcoming Fanta ambassadorship.

Zlatan Responds to Portable

Zlatan, whose real name is Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, responded by referring to Portable’s previous viral content involving soap collections and bathing with Fanta.

“With all the soap and Fanta, N500m still go far for my guy eye,” Zlatan wrote.

The remark quickly became part of the online exchange, with social media users reacting to the back-and-forth between the two artistes.

Portable Fires Back

Portable responded in another video on Monday, September 7, which was shared by social media accounts including Instablog9ja.

He insisted that his own “soap and Fanta bathing is legit money” and maintained that the ₦500 million displayed by Zlatan was not necessarily his personal money.

Portable again alleged that the funds would be divided among a group and repeated his claims about money laundering and related activities, with some summaries of the video also referencing allegations involving drugs.

Claims Remain Unverified

The exchange has generated significant reactions online, with fans debating the possibility of Nigerian artistes legitimately holding hundreds of millions of naira in liquid funds.

Neither the displayed account balance nor Portable’s allegations have been independently verified. The claims remain unproven statements exchanged by the two artistes on social media.

Portable and Zlatan have previously had public disagreements, but the latest dispute centres on the displayed funds and Portable’s subsequent allegations.