In a revelation made on TikTok, the controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has poured out his gratitude towards the YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, popularly called Olamide, for his contributions.
Speaking on the social media post, Dr Zeh reminisced about his humble beginnings and the significant impact Olamide had on his professional trajectory. “I would have still been on the streets if not for Olamide,” he confessed. “He told me that I was gonna make it even when nobody believed in me. And I have made it bigger than I ever thought.”
The artist spoke about his journey from performing for a mere N200 at events to collaborating with top artists in the UK, while acknowledging Olamide’s pivotal role in his life.
Acknowledging Olamide’s generosity and mentorship, Portable emphasized that, “Olamide is a boss and I respect him so much. He sponsored me without asking for anything in return.”
In his statement, Portable expressed his gratitude towards Olamide for opening doors that seemed out of reach.
“Olamide paved the way for me, and God used him to bless me,” he proclaimed.
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“Conditions” for future “Collaboration”
The artist also recently dropped a bombshell regarding his conditions for a potential collaboration.
Renowned for his unconventional antics and unapologetic demeanor, Portable recently declared that any artist seeking to feature him in their song must adhere to two outrageous demands: lick his foot and purchase him a car.
The announcement came hot on the heels of Portable’s exhilarating collaboration with British-Nigerian rapper, Skepta, on the chart-topping single ‘Tony Montana.’
Speaking during a recent Instagram live session with his fans, Portable revealed the surprising ultimatum, shedding light on his journey from obscurity to international recognition.
“People talked down on me,” Portable reminisced, “but Skepta helped me.”
The unexpected partnership with Skepta not only propelled Portable into the limelight, but also emboldened him to assert his newfound stature in the music industry.
“If you want to feature me on a song,” he proclaimed defiantly, “you will have to lick my foot and buy me a car.”
For Portable, ‘Tony Montana‘ marks a significant milestone in his career, earning him his first number one song (a collaboration) on Apple Music Nigeria since his breakout hit, ‘Zazu.’
