Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has lost over 100,000 followers on Instagram
This happens after making remarks about the ongoing nationwide hunger protest.
In a viral social media video, Portable claimed there were no protests happening in Sango, Ogun State, where he lives.
He mentioned that previous protests had been ignored by the government, leading him and others in his area to focus on their daily lives instead.
Also, his comments sparked a major backlash.
Many fans promised to unfollow him if he continued making such controversial statements about the protest.
True to their word, within just 24 hours of posting the video, over 100,000 fans unfollowed Portable on Instagram.
This massive drop in followers shows just how strongly people reacted to his comments.
Portable dismissed the seriousness of the protests against hunger and bad governance.
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This incident shows how quickly public opinion can turn against celebrities who make controversial statements