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  • Portable Accuses Afrobeats ‘Big Four’ of Blocking Rising Stars

    Portable Accuses Afrobeats ‘Big Four’ of Blocking Rising Stars

    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
    Photo Credit: Daily Post

  • Portable Accuses Nigerian A-Listers of Sabotaging Young Talent

    Portable Accuses Nigerian A-Listers of Sabotaging Young Talent

    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).

    Photo Credit: Premium Times

  • Flytime Fest 2025: Olamide, Davido, Asake and Flavour Set for Lagos Detty December Takeover

    Flytime Fest 2025: Olamide, Davido, Asake and Flavour Set for Lagos Detty December Takeover

    Detty December in Lagos is getting a major boost as Flytime Fest marks its 21st anniversary with a stacked Afrobeats lineup featuring Flavour, Olamide, Asake and Davido.

    According to the organisers, the four-day festival will run from December 22 to 25 at the Eko Convention Centre. Highlife superstar Flavour opens on December 22, Olamide headlines on the 23rd, Asake takes over on the 24th, and Davido shuts things down on Christmas Day.

    Over the years, Flytime Fest has grown into one of December’s signature events, drawing both local fans and diaspora returnees. This year’s billing has sparked fresh excitement online, with fans already arguing over which night will be the wildest, while some deep pockets are planning to attend all four shows.

    Source: Instagram/@theflytimefest
    , The Guardian Nigeria – preview of Flytime Fest 2025 lineup and schedule.

  • Portable Claims He Has Helped More People Than Olamide, Davido And Wizkid

    Portable Claims He Has Helped More People Than Olamide, Davido And Wizkid

    Street-hop star Portable is stirring the waters again after boldly declaring in a fresh interview that he has helped more people than heavyweights Olamide, Davido and Wizkid.

    Speaking on a televised entertainment programme, the controversial singer boasted that his street charity and constant support for the young boys around him beat anything the bigger stars have done. The comments were clipped and shared online, where they quickly exploded into a full debate.

    Many social media users laughed off the claim as classic Portable drama and started listing scholarships, giveaways and life-changing opportunities linked to the three superstars. Others argued that the singer has also put upcoming artistes and crew members in the spotlight and deserved some credit for that.

    As usual, the conversation ended up bigger than the quote itself, touching on visibility, receipts and how to measure who truly does the most for the streets. One thing is certain though: Portable has once again turned a simple chat into prime timeline content.