By John Ogunsemore
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiolu aka Portable has declared himself the fifth best musician in Nigeria, just behind Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Olamide.
He made the assertion amid his ongoing beef with Bella Shmurda.
Speaking on Isbae U’s Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, Shmurda had stirred the hornet’s nest when he said he could not work with Portable because he preferred peace and detested drama.
Portable took to Instagram to reply to the jibe.
“After Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Olamide, I’m next. EMILOKAN,” he said in a video shared on the social media platform.
He added, “After those four, EMILOKAN. I swear to God who made me I can sing. You can challenge me to any competition. Another singer who knows how to sing like that is Barry Jay and he inherited the gift from his father.
“I’m heavily talented and booming. I discovered myself before they discovered me.
“Bella, my songs can motivate your life. They can motivate you to success.”
He described Bella Shmurda as a “failed” musician seeking relevance by using his name.
Portable stated, “Anytime you want to do an interview, don’t mention my name again. You can’t feature me? I have been to America, London. It’s not about who blew first, it’s about who’s still blowing.”
