News

Lawyers stage walkout at NBA’s ‘Unbarred’ concert over guest ‘performer’ Portable

Lawyers stage walkout at NBA’s ‘Unbarred’ concert over guest ‘performer’ Portable

In the wee hours of Thursday, August 31, some lawyers left an event that was being held in Abuja as part of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual general conference.

The programme tagged “Unbarred” was held at the Velodrome of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Federal Capital Territory.

According to the event’s poster, the host was Timi Agbaje, DJ Skillz and Veentage Band were billed to man the Music Policy and it promised a surprise act.

Time to unveil the surprise act and lawyers who had waited several hours for the programme to start were stunned to see Portable being announced as the guest performer.

The president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Yakubu Maikyau gave a brief speech, followed by a brief entertainment by the DJ before Portable’s ‘shocking’ appearance on stage.

A significant number of the attorneys chose to leave after raising concerns about the choice of the self-styled ‘wahala’ musician for the event.

READ ALSO:

The protesting solicitors were seen leaving the stadium on foot and others in their vehicles.

A lawyer said: “They spoiled my day with this Zazu. He couldn’t even wear a shirt.”

A viral video from the event showed shirtless Portable scaling portions of the stadium’s infrastructure.

Another fuming during the walkout, noted: “How dare they call Portable to come and play for lawyers at the conference? Can you imagine? Normally, Unbarred doesn’t end till 3 am or 4 am but we are leaving for our hotels. We are so upset.”

Another lawyer stated: “I also left but it was largely due to the fact that I was tired. Many of the conferees were unhappy that Portable was invited.”

However, some other attorneys stayed back to ‘enjoy’ the ‘Zazu’ crooner’s energetic performance.

As part of the yearly NBA conference, a live entertainment event called “Unbarred” is organised for attorneys.

It is held the day before the association’s annual general meeting and serves as the grand conference’s closing celebration.

Previous editions have featured performances by 2baba, Olamide, Wande Coal, Teni, Brymo, Falz, Ruger, Nini and Bez.

Lawyers stage walkout at NBA’s ‘Unbarred’ concert over guest ‘performer’ Portable

The Nation

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

Anambra Govt Demands Unreserved Apology From Peter Obi Over Debt Claims

Anambra Govt Demands Unreserved Apology From Peter Obi Over Debt Claims The Anambra State Government…

4 hours ago

Five Arrested Near US-Used RAF Fairford in UK Terror Probe

Five Arrested Near US-Used RAF Fairford in UK Terror Probe British police have arrested five…

4 hours ago

Kano Upgrades Five PHCs to General Hospitals, Begins Assessment

Kano Upgrades Five PHCs to General Hospitals, Begins Assessment The Kano State Government has approved…

4 hours ago

Iran Claims Capture of Second US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Claims Capture of Second US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz Iran's Islamic Revolutionary…

5 hours ago

Kubwa Explosion: Vehicle Crashes Into Gas Outlet, Damages Nine Shops

Kubwa Explosion: Vehicle Crashes Into Gas Outlet, Damages Nine Shops Panic broke out in Kubwa,…

6 hours ago

Newlywed Arrested After Allegedly Excreting 72 Cocaine Wraps at Enugu Airport

Newlywed Arrested After Allegedly Excreting 72 Cocaine Wraps at Enugu Airport Operatives of the National…

6 hours ago