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Olamide Did Not Make Me Famous – Portable Spills
Controversial street-hop artist Portable has sparked a new wave of discussions following a candid statement in a recent interview that Olamide didn’t make him famous.
The Zazu Zeh crooner addressed his relationship with rapper and Afrobeats pioneer Olamide, stating that his success predates their collaboration.
In the interview, Portable declared, “Olamide didn’t blow me. I was already famous and balling before we worked on a project. My freestyle had already blown before he came to meet me, and he hasn’t posted anything about me since then.”
This remark challenges a common narrative among fans who credit Olamide for significantly boosting Portable’s visibility through the “Zazu Zeh” hit, which also featured Poco Lee. While Portable acknowledges the collaboration’s impact, he insists his freestyle and street credibility had already positioned him as a rising star in the Nigerian music scene.
Portable’s outspoken nature has often kept him in the headlines, but this statement has reignited debates about the role of mentorship and co-signs in the music industry. Olamide, known for propelling artists like Fireboy DML and Asake to stardom, has not publicly responded to Portable’s comments.
This revelation offers a glimpse into Portable’s perspective on his career trajectory and self-made success. It also raises broader questions about how collaborations and industry support shape an artist’s journey.
Watch Portable speak in the interview below:
