Popular Nigerian controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, best known as Portable has shown immense acknowledgment to Olamide for paving the way for his growth in the Nigeria music industry.

The Zazu crooner who was recently in an interview with the Afrobeat podcast disclosed how his style of music differentiates him from other artistes, and Olamide played a huge role in making his voice heard.

Portable further mentioned how Olamide threw his weight behind him in order to see him successful in the music industry. He also recounted how he performed at shows for a meagre amount of N200.

To further show appreciation, Portable said; “If not for Olamide, I would’ve still been on the streets. I went to London and collaborated with the best rapper in the UK and it’s all thanks to Olamide. When nobody believed in me, you told me that I was gonna make it and I’ve made it bigger than I ever thought.

Olamide is a boss, he sponsored me without signing me and never asked for anything in return and that’s why I respect him so much. Some people use me to do black business but Olamide is the only guy in this industry who showed me love.

Olamide paved the way for me, he’s my boss and God used him to bless me. I’m from streets and I’ve been through a lot but I thank God for sending Olamide to me. I used to perform for N200 before Olamide helped me and he didn’t rip me like most people do in this industry.

Paving the way for someone doesn’t only mean inspiring them, but it involves making things easier for those who come after you and that’s exactly what Olamide has done for a lot of artistes.”