Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opened up about his difficult upbringing and why he remains proud of his journey despite being labelled an “olodo.” The singer made the revelations during an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, in a clip published as a YouTube Shorts video by Glitch Africa Studios on Monday.
Portable Reflects on Early Struggles and Education
Portable revealed that he once hawked sachet water to pay his way through school without any sponsor. “I no finish school; the time wey I dey go school, I sell pure water, I no see anybody to sponsor me,” he said. Despite critics calling him “olodo,” Portable bragged about his achievements, including securing a 10-year working permit in Canada. According to him: “They say I be Olodo. I've gone to Canada. You don go Canada before? Do you have a working permit? I have a 10-year working permit. If I want to go to Canada just to pisss, they can book my flight now, book a hotel. That's all with the money I'll spend.”
Portable Expresses Hope of Completing Studies
The singer also expressed optimism about returning to school, saying: “I will still finish school; I be student of Kwara Poly.” Portable further spoke about his family, claiming that while his father sponsored the education of his siblings, he was left to fend for himself. “My papa send my brothers and sisters go school, na me be Olodo but now, na me dey feed all of them,” he stated.
Nigerians React to Portable's Olodo Claims
Legit.ng compiled reactions from social media. User benbills007 said: “This one na Olodo wey know his bragging rights ?.” My___bbg commented: “Exactly what we are saying? Intelligence and money shouldn’t even be in the same sentence.” Vee_vy_ann_ said: “Those ladies are still comfortable sitting down there? What if he bites them????” Giftedstatandplanners.ng asked: “Please, what’s the meaning of “olodo” because most of the people people term as “olodos” are successful and courageous, so what exactly is the meaning of “olodo”?” Tosin_clothing_events said: “Uprising olodo ❌ Upgraded werey ✅.” Womenin4counselling said: “They didn't call you olodo, you proved to them you're bro.”
Portable's Baby Mama Calls Out Singer
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Honey Berry, Portable's baby mama, made a video calling out the singer. According to her, Portable used to beat her when she was pregnant. She also stated that the singer was beating his first wife, Bewaji, for taking sides with her. The mother of one also made it known that she had no idea that the singer was married when she became pregnant with him.
