Yusuf Adepitan Adebola ‘Ijobanadanku’ is in the news again . Days back , Habib Okikiola Olalomi (Portable ) announced their reunion.
The reconciliation video flittered social media .
In this interview with Publisher Confirm News, ADEGBOLA SHEHU TIJANI , the C E O, Ijobanadanku Management Company divulged lots of issues he discussed with Zazzu crooner , Portable .
During this chat, he talked about Portable fight with King Saheed Osupa and Ogun State Government and other sundry issues .
Excerpts below:
Ijobanadanku, congratulations on your wedding , news surfaced that you have reconciled with Portable?
Yes, I have reconciled with Portable. He DM me. He later apologized to me. He pleaded that such a thing will never occur again. Yes there were defamation about my brand and my name then. I felt bad about it. I think he realized he has hurt someone . To hear is human , to forgive is divine. I have forgiven him. I have also accepted him back. We are back to do business. Ijobanadanku and Portable are back to do greater things.
Did any of his family member intervene or pleaded on his behalf to accept him ?
No one intervened. After he DM me, I called him back. He also called me that he wanted to see me . We arranged for a meeting. I later told him to send venue of the meeting. We sat and had series of meeting. We talked about issues in the past . He apologized again. You know Portable, if he wants something, he will plead for it. I am not God! God forgives human. So I just let it go on my mind.
Did you give him terms and conditions to work with you again?
I gave him piece of serious advice. I told him to stay away from trouble. I told him that as an artiste, your music should be your priority. I mean, how your brand of music should be number one on the mind of your fans should be your focus. I as well told him that if he wants to stay long in the entertainment industry, he should stay away from trouble with government and stakeholders that can affect your brand negativity. He accepted all these during our reunion meeting. While at the meeting, I can see new Portable. I can see that Portable is ready to work .
After your reconciliation, it was in the news again that Portable fought King Saheed Osupa, as an elderly person, have you been able to reconcile them?
I pleaded on his behalf with King Saheed Osupa . I wish he forgives him also.
With the situation on ground, it seems the fight is still on ?
Portable had apologized! I don’t really know what happened again. I still need to consult to know what happened. As far as I am concerned, I will do my job to settle the rift. I will make sure Portable apologizes to King Saheed Osupa thoroughly .
Have you contacted Saheed Osupa on this issue?
No, I have not. But definitely, I will call him the way the situation is presently.
You had Portable reunion party last week, how did it go?
The reunion party took place last week Friday . Portable came . He performed his heart out. My fans came out to celebrate him. It was a memorable event. He made it clear to the fans that we are back at work for real. As I am working with Portable, I also work with other artistes. Part of my business plans , I want to introduce new artistes. I want my followers and fans generally to know that Ijobanadanku brand still remains the best. I am still loyal to my fans. I remain humble to my fans who have been supporting me from the day of Konga, Lace, Slim Joe, Oritsefemi, Rayce, D’Banj and others that I have worked with . My artistes will be dishing out great songs currently. Portable and others will be doing more collaboration.
Your fans want to know artistes under your tent?
I am still working with Davido, D’Banj, Rayce, Portable, Oritsefemi and others .
Since you married in December 2024, most of your fans said you have changed. What has marriage taken away from you?
Lots of people have been saying that I have changed. Anyway, change is the constant thing in life . I am still who I am. The truth is I am now a family man. I have more responsibilities now . Unlike before that I think about my self alone . At the same time, I am still coping .
How do you manage your female fans since you married?
My female fans have reduced. It is very obvious, this is because I am married.
Laughs… But I am still managing everyone. I am still number Ijobanadanku Music Ni Ma Baku!
