Nigerian singer Portable has stirred controversy by asserting that over the years he has assisted more people in the music industry than major stars such as Olamide, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, and Davido.
In a video message circulating on social media, Portable argued that “help” should go beyond business deals — meaning offering shelter, food, studio sessions, and moral support — not just collaborations or financial transactions.
He said: “Many Nigerian celebrities don’t post their fans… But I repost every positive video about me… I have helped more people in the music industry than Don Jazzy, Olamide, Wizkid and Davido.”
According to the Zazu crooner, his aid extends beyond upcoming talents to “the less privileged and ordinary people,” a claim he made to distinguish his support from what he called the egoism of other celebrities.
“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. A lot of the people claiming that they are helping others in the music industry are just doing business.
“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 added.
