Portable Reacts to Viral In-Flight Fight Between VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has joined the growing list of celebrities reacting to the now-viral physical altercation between activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) and comedian Mr Jollof aboard a flight.
The incident, which took place inside a plane during boarding, saw both men engaging in a heated exchange that later escalated into trading blows, causing panic among passengers and sparking widespread online criticism.
In a video circulating across social media, Portable expressed shock and disappointment that VDM — someone known for his strong advocacy for discipline, justice, and accountability — allowed himself to be dragged into what he described as a “public embarrassment,” especially on an aircraft.
Portable scolded the activist, insisting that certain environments demand composure, regardless of provocation. According to him, the fight not only put the individuals involved at risk but also endangered innocent passengers who expected a safe and peaceful flight.
Opinion: When Online Beef Enters Real Life, Everyone Loses
The clash between VDM and Mr Jollof is yet another example of how social media wars can spill into the real world — and this time, at 30,000 feet, where patience is low and risks are high.
While fans may find the video entertaining, there is nothing amusing about fighting inside an airplane, a space governed by strict safety rules and zero tolerance for chaos. In many countries, this alone could lead to arrests, flight bans, or heavy fines — and Nigeria is no exception.
Portable’s reaction, though blunt, captures a bigger truth:
Influencers, activists, and public figures must recognize that their actions extend beyond entertainment — they set an example.
VDM, known for calling out societal misconduct, now finds himself at the center of one. Mr Jollof, equally influential, also carries responsibility. Public platforms come with public consequences.
The incident raises a crucial question:
At what point do grown men choose maturity over ego?
Because when two adults let anger take the lead in a confined space shared by children, elderly passengers, and workers, the ripple effect is more than a trending topic — it becomes a safety issue.
In a society already battling tension, viral conflicts like this only highlight the need for calm, self-control, and the understanding that not every provocation deserves a reaction.
Hopefully, this moment becomes a lesson — not just for the men involved, but for everyone who believes online grudges must be settled with fists.
