Ashabi Simple cries out: Actress claims Portable exploited her youth
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Actress Ashabi Simple has accused singer Portable of taking advantage of her youth when they first met. Speaking in an interview on Friday, February 6, 2026, she claimed the singer manipulated her inexperience but admitted she remains in the relationship to advance her movie career.
Image Credit: Social Media / InstagramActress and singer Ashabi Simple has opened up about her troubled romance with Portable. She claims the controversial street-pop star took advantage of her innocence.
Ashabi, who is one of the singer’s partners, shared her pain in a recent interview. She stated that Portable was caring at first but his behaviour changed over time.
According to the actress, the singer saw her as a young girl and exploited that fact. She used the local slang “chanced” to describe how he treated her.
”Portable chanced me. He saw me as a young girl and cheated me,” she said.
Ashabi insists a single man would not treat her the way Portable does. She believes his behaviour stems from having too many options and children.
”He used to be a caring person. A single guy will not treat me that way,” she added.
Career over feelings
Despite the alleged mistreatment, Ashabi explained why she stays with the Zazu crooner. She frankly admitted that her career goals influence her decision.
The actress wants to take her movie business to a global stage. She believes the singer’s fame offers a platform she cannot find elsewhere.
”I am with him because I want to go global in this movie business,” Ashabi confessed. “I know a single guy will not cope with that.”
She noted that Portable, at 32, already has over 10 children. This chaotic lifestyle makes their relationship difficult to manage.
This confession adds another layer to the singer’s ongoing domestic dramas. It recalls the incident where police detained the singer for car theft following a financial dispute.
Ashabi’s comments suggest a transactional nature to their bond. She endures the trouble to build her brand in the entertainment industry.
Her statement comes weeks after a separate clash involving the law. The public remembers when Ashabi herself called the police on the singer during a heated argument.
The actress seems resigned to paying a high price for fame. She continues to navigate the complex world of the controversial musician.
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