Axe Threats and Mystical Chants: Ashabi Simple Details Portable’s New Year’s Day “Terror”

In a harrowing account that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry, Nollywood actress Ashabi Simple has detailed the violent events that led her to file the police report resulting in the arrest of controversial singer Portable. Breaking her silence as the singer remains in custody, Ashabi described a New Year’s Day that transformed from a festive celebration into a desperate struggle for survival. Her testimony portrays the “Zazu” crooner not just as a defiant artist, but as a man allegedly driven by a volatile mix of physical aggression and frightening mystical displays.

The crisis reportedly erupted at Portable’s bar in the Iyana Ilogbo area of Ogun State, where Ashabi had gone upon his invitation. What began as a domestic dispute over her status in his life—with Ashabi reportedly seeking recognition as a wife rather than a “baby mama”—quickly devolved into a public confrontation. Ashabi alleged that the singer became irate, arming himself with an axe and using it to intimidate her and her family members. She described a scene of total chaos where the singer allegedly demanded their mobile phones by force, effectively cutting off their ability to call for immediate help.

The violence, however, was not limited to threats. Ashabi revealed that her brother was a primary target of the singer’s rage, claiming Portable punched him in the face with such force that his eye remains swollen and shut nearly two weeks later. Her sister was also allegedly victimized, receiving a slap from the singer over an innocuous social media comment he deemed disrespectful. Ashabi explained that the physical toll on her siblings was a decisive factor in her decision to involve the authorities, as the situation had moved beyond a private disagreement into a series of criminal assaults.

Perhaps the most chilling aspect of Ashabi’s account was the psychological warfare she claims Portable employed after she attempted to flee. According to the actress, the singer tracked her down to another location, still brandishing the axe. It was here that she describes a bizarre and traumatizing ritual: Portable allegedly produced a pot of water, poured it over her, and began chanting incantations in a language she could not understand. This display of mystical aggression, she noted, left her deeply shaken and fearing for her life in a way that physical threats alone had not.

The decision to approach the police was, in Ashabi’s words, an act of self-preservation for herself and her children. Despite the public nature of their relationship and previous attempts to resolve their issues privately, she maintained that the introduction of weapons and the assault on her family left her with no other choice. Her report culminated in the singer’s dramatic arrest on January 11, where he was seen in viral footage resisting officers and later in handcuffs, a far cry from the boastful persona he maintains online.

Portable’s legal situation has since worsened, as he was arraigned on a nine-count charge including theft of a Mercedes-Benz and assault on a female police officer. While the singer’s camp has attempted to frame the arrest as a result of a “spiteful” ex, Ashabi’s detailed testimony provides a much darker context of domestic terror. With the court denying Portable bail until at least January 19, the actress remains firm in her stance that accountability is the only path toward ensuring the safety of those within the singer’s immediate circle.

As the investigation into both the assault allegations and the viral video of Portable being maltreated in custody continues, the industry is left to grapple with the fallout. For Ashabi Simple, the priority has shifted from seeking marital recognition to seeking justice. Her story serves as a stark reminder of the realities behind the curated chaos of celebrity life, proving that when the cameras stop rolling, the consequences of violence are very real.