Portable has attacked four Afrobeats superstars—Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Olamide—claiming they have dominated the industry for a decade and block new artists.
He also alleged they exaggerate luxury spending and influence, putting pressure on younger musicians chasing status and visibility.
Reactions online are split between those who see a real gatekeeping issue and those who dismiss the claims as attention-seeking.
Echotitbits take: Portable is the unfiltered street microphone: chaotic delivery, but sometimes a real sentiment underneath. Calling out the giants who helped build the global pipeline is risky, though—especially when your own visibility depends on the same ecosystem.
Source: Daily Post – https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/24/wizkid-davido-burna-boy-blocking-other-artists-from-rising-portable-alleges/ Nigeria 2026-01-24
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