Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has taken aim at Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid, Davido, Olamide and Burna Boy, accusing them of blocking the progress of emerging artistes in the music industry.
The Zazu crooner claimed that the four superstars have dominated the Nigerian music scene for more than a decade, making it difficult for new talents to rise to the top.
Speaking in a video shared on his social media page, Portable also alleged that the artistes misrepresent the value of their luxury items, particularly jewelry, and use displays of wealth to place unnecessary pressure on younger musicians.
“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,” he said. “They also lie a lot. They can say they bought a chain for one billion dollars, whereas it might have been given to them for free.”
Portable urged established artistes to be more mindful of their influence and stop intimidating up-and-coming musicians with constant flaunting of wealth.
He further warned that he would continue to call out his colleagues publicly if they refused to change their ways, insisting that the industry needs to create more space for fresh stars to emerge.
