Ashabi Simple Starts National Youth Service Corps Program in Ogun State

Ashabi Simple, a Nollywood actress and the mother of singer Portable’s children, has started her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program at the Ogun State orientation camp in Sagamu. She shared the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement and gratitude for this opportunity.

In her post, Ashabi, whose real name is Akinyanju Omobolarinde, reflected on her journey to this point. She mentioned that it took her five years after finishing secondary school to begin university and another three years after graduating to start her national service.

She recalled her mother’s words about the importance of education and fulfilling dreams. Ashabi described her participation in the NYSC as a promise she made to herself. She wrote, “Today, I am reminded of one of the many reasons I went to school. It was a dream, a goal, and a promise I made to myself that I must fulfil.”

She also thanked those who supported her, saying her mother’s wish was coming true. In another post, she expressed her happiness about the warm welcome she received at the camp, including greetings and free food. She felt honored and appreciated the kindness shown to her by fellow participants.

Ashabi Simple shares two children with Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola Badmus. Their relationship has had its challenges, including public disagreements and accusations of assault against Portable in January 2026. More recently, there were disputes over financial support for their children.