Kolu Appeals to Carter Efe for ₦7m Loan to Secure Portable’s Release

Popular media personality and content creator, Kolu, has publicly appealed to fellow entertainer Carter Efe for a ₦7 million loan to help secure the release of controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, from prison.

Kolu made the emotional plea on Thursday during a live Twitch session with Carter Efe. When asked why he was personally invested in Portable’s situation, Kolu revealed that the singer played a major role in his rise to fame.

According to him, Portable was instrumental in bringing him to Lagos and exposing him to opportunities that eventually changed his life and career. Speaking in Pidgin, Kolu said:
“Portable brought me to Lagos, I come blow. Na him help my life.”

The appeal comes amid Portable’s ongoing legal troubles. The singer was remanded in prison on Tuesday by the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, following allegations of assault and car theft levelled against him by his baby mama, Ashabi Simple. Reports also claim that Portable was handcuffed and assaulted while in police custody, further fueling public concern over his treatment.

Opinion: Loyalty, Gratitude and the Price of Fame

Kolu’s appeal has sparked mixed reactions online, but it also highlights a rarely discussed side of the entertainment industry — loyalty and gratitude. In an industry often accused of being transactional, Kolu’s decision to publicly stand by Portable suggests that personal bonds still matter behind the fame and controversy.

However, the situation also raises questions about accountability. While Portable may have helped many people along the way, legal issues cannot simply be swept aside because of past goodwill. Support should not mean excusing alleged wrongdoing, but rather ensuring due process and humane treatment.

Ultimately, Kolu’s plea reflects the complex reality of fame: the same spotlight that lifts people up can also magnify their lowest moments. Whether Carter Efe responds or not, the episode serves as a reminder that success often comes with shared histories — and sometimes, shared responsibilities.