Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has stirred contemporary reactions on-line after overtly criticizing Wizkid over claims linking the Grammy-winning artiste to late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
It’s no information that the sensational singer, Wizkid lately had a conflict with Seun Kuti over the ‘New Fela’ title.
Some followers had described Wizkid as the brand new Fela, a title which didn’t sit nicely with Seun. Nonetheless Wizkid had claimed to be higher than his father.
Portable drags Wizkid
In a latest outburst, Portable dismissed the comparability, arguing that Fela’s legacy was constructed on activism, private sacrifice, and direct confrontation with authority.
He questioned whether or not Wizkid’s profession displays related experiences, notably when it comes to going through hardship and persecution for talking in opposition to the system.
Portable speaks on coming from the trenches
Portable additionally used the chance to raise his personal picture, portraying himself as somebody who connects extra immediately with atypical folks via generosity and lived experiences.
He emphasised his background and struggles as proof of authenticity, insisting that reputation and wealth alone aren’t sufficient to position anybody on the identical pedestal as Fela.
He stated …
“You be this, you be that, that one na in your pocket. Me sef I be Biggie man. Do you give folks meals? I give folks, you say you massive cross Fela for the place. You say you’re the brand new Fela; has he been to jail earlier than? I’ve been to jail a number of occasions. I’m larger than Wizkid.”
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“Wizkid stated he’s the brand new Fela; has he been to jail earlier than? I’ve been to jail a number of occasions. I’m larger than Wizkid.”
— Portable says. pic.twitter.com/ruy0JwblCn
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) January 21, 2026