Controversial street-hop artist Portable has publicly called out Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy, alleging they have held a long-running “monopoly” at the top of the industry and restricted opportunities for emerging talent.
Portable also questioned the authenticity of what he described as “deceptive displays of wealth,” claiming some luxury valuations are exaggerated or reflect gifts—creating unrealistic lifestyle pressure on younger artists.
The remarks have split opinion online, with supporters framing him as a voice for underdogs and critics dismissing the rant as attention-seeking.
Echotitbits Take: Portable’s disruptive style can be polarizing, but the underlying “gatekeeping” debate is real in creative industries. Watch whether any of the named stars respond indirectly in interviews or lyrics as fanbases intensify the conversation.
Source: Premium Times – https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/848115-dont-be-like-baba-mohbad-portable-accuses-dad-of-extortion-manipulation.html (2026-01-24).
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