Sola Benson

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has accused some of the country’s biggest Afrobeats stars—Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy—of intentionally hindering the progress of emerging artists in the industry.

In a video shared on his social media page, the Zazu crooner alleged that the quartet has dominated the Nigerian music scene for more than a decade and is deliberately preventing other talents from breaking through.

Portable also accused the superstars of exaggerating the value of their jewelry, suggesting that they often claim to have spent huge sums on chains that may have been gifted to them.

He said, “Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, and Burna Boy have been at the top for over 10 years and blocking the way for other artistes to come up. They also lie a lot, they can say they bought a chain for 1 billion dollars, whereas it might have been given to them for free.”

The singer called on his colleagues to stop pressuring up-and-coming musicians through constant displays of wealth, warning that he would continue to call them out if nothing changes.

Portable’s remarks add to a growing pattern of public criticism and controversy surrounding Nigeria’s music elite, raising fresh debate about the challenges faced by rising artists in the industry.