Organisers of the prestigious music awards, “The Headies”, have disqualified singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, from the 15th edition of the Awards scheduled to hold this year.
The “Zazuu” crooner, had been nominated in two categories of the awards-Best Street Artist and Rookie of the Year.
The organizers on Tuesday evening said Portable was disqualified for being the founder of ‘One million Boys’, a suspected cult group in Lagos.
Apart from that, the organisers said “The decision to disqualify Mr Okikiola is accentuated by series of misdemeanors by Mr Okikiola via his social media platforms.
“We shall not condone reckless and uncouth statements from artists and hereby disassociate ourselves from any individual linked to such assembly or activities linked to him as described.
“The music industry demands all-round excellence. It is extremely important for young artists being potential role models to exude professional responsibility, proper decorum and have respect for others”, The Headies organizers stated.
