Portable has taken a swipe at Olamide, claiming he was instrumental in giving the music star international recognition. In a live performance, Portable stated, “Olamide didn’t shoot Zazzo video with me, he didn’t stand alongside me in the video. I was the one that gave Olamide international recognition. Zazzo made Olamide. Why didn’t Olamide call me for his show?”
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions in the Nigerian music industry about collaborations and recognition among top artists. Portable’s comments during his live show generated strong reactions from fans, with many sharing clips of the performance on social media.
He added that despite his contribution to Olamide’s rise, he felt overlooked, particularly when Olamide failed to invite him to recent shows. Portable’s statement underscores tensions that can arise in the industry over credit, collaboration, and visibility, highlighting the competitive nature of Nigeria’s music scene.
Fans have since debated Portable’s claims, with some agreeing that he played a role in Olamide’s international reach, while others argued that Olamide’s success stems from his own body of work. The interaction has further amplified discussions on the influence of emerging artists on established stars and the dynamics of recognition in the industry.
