Street-hop singer Portable has accused some of Nigeria’s top Afrobeats stars of blocking the rise of emerging artists.
In a livestream with fans following his recent release from jail, he claimed that stars like Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, and Burna Boy have dominated the industry for over a decade, limiting opportunities for new talents to shine.
Portable also criticised the exaggerated public portrayal of wealth among these top artists, suggesting that luxury items flaunted as personal purchases are sometimes gifted.
“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,” he said.
The singer’s comments have sparked debates online about fairness in the Nigerian music industry, the authenticity of celebrity lifestyles, and the challenges faced by upcoming performers trying to break into Afrobeats.
