Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has accused top Afrobeats stars — Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy — of misrepresenting the value of their luxury jewellery and placing undue pressure on younger, upcoming artistes.
According to Gossip News Now, Portable made the claims in a video posted on his official social media platforms, where he alleged that the music heavyweights have contributed to slowing the growth of emerging talents within the industry.
The Zazu hitmaker stated that the four superstars have dominated Nigeria’s music scene for more than a decade, thereby limiting opportunities for other musicians to rise to prominence.
He further urged them to stop intimidating aspiring artistes by frequently flaunting wealth and luxury, warning that he would continue to call them out publicly if they failed to change their ways.
In his words, “Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, and Burna Boy have been on top for over ten years and are blocking the path for others to grow. They exaggerate a lot. Someone can claim they bought a chain for one billion dollars, when in reality it might have been gifted to them.”
Meanwhile, Portable has also proclaimed himself as the new-generation Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, insisting that no contemporary musician can match his experiences or resilience.
In another video, the singer compared himself to the late Afrobeat icon, arguing that true greatness is measured by life experiences, not material possessions.
He said, “Wizkid claims he is the new Fela. Has he ever been to prison? I am the Tony Montana of London. If you say you are bigger than Fela, have you faced hardship, have you gone to prison, has life tested you before?”
He continued, “How much do you even have in your bank account? All those titles are for personal satisfaction.
“Man, I am bigger than you. I’ve been to prison several times. I endured it, I faced accusations, I spent my own money and sacrificed my body.”
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