Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that he has helped more people in the music industry than top Nigerian stars including Olamide, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, and Davido.
The Zazu crooner made the bold claim during a recent video broadcast, where he stated that his act of helping others is not limited to the entertainment industry alone, but also extends to the less privileged in society.
According to him, unlike many of his colleagues whom he described as egoistic, he relates freely with ordinary people and even identifies with them openly on social media.
“Many Nigerian celebrities don’t post their fans even if they dance to their songs or promote them. But I repost every positive video about me,” Portable said.
The outspoken singer further claimed that upcoming artists often struggle to get support from established stars, even with money.
“Even with your money, many celebrities won’t let you feature them as an upcoming artist. But I help people freely. I have helped more people in the music industry than Don Jazzy, Olamide, Wizkid, and Davido,” he added.
Explaining what he considers true help, Portable said:
“Help is when you see a homeless person and take them home, shelter them, clothe and feed them. You also take them to their first studio session and pay for it. Anything other than that, you are just doing business.”
He also accused some celebrities of using upcoming artists for business, only to later label them ungrateful when they become independent.
“Most of the time, when the artists they are using for business decide to be independent or move forward, they label them ungrateful. How are they ungrateful? You only used them for business,” he said.
The statement has since stirred massive reactions across social media, with many Nigerians divided over his controversial claims.
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