Portable, a Nigerian singer, has accused Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy of blocking the rise of other artists in the industry. In a video shared on his social media page, Portable claimed that these artists have dominated the Nigerian music scene for over a decade, making it difficult for new talents to break through ¹ ² ³.
He also alleged that Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy often exaggerate the value of their luxury items, such as jewelry, and use these displays of wealth to pressure younger musicians. "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," Portable said ¹ ⁴ ⁵.
Portable urged his colleagues to stop putting undue pressure on up-and-coming artists and vowed to continue calling them out if they refuse to change. The controversy has sparked debate among fans and industry observers, with some questioning the motives behind Portable's accusations ⁶ ⁷.
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