Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has sparked reactions online following his emotional tribute to late Afrobeat artist Destiny Boy.
In a video currently circulating on social media, the Zazu crooner mourned Destiny Boy while reflecting on the challenges the late singer reportedly faced in the industry.
“Destiny Boy, we miss you. He knew how to sing more than Wizkid, but he didn’t have any helper,” Portable said.
“God, please don’t let me die young. Make sure you don’t die because there is fake love everywhere.”
Portable went on to allege that Destiny Boy battled serious health issues privately and endured hardships alone without adequate support. He also questioned the late singer’s decision to part ways with his former collaborators, the 2T Boys, claiming the split marked a turning point in Destiny Boy’s struggles.
“I don’t know why he left his helpers, 2T Boys. Everything changed for him when he left them,” Portable added.
“If he died at his babalawo’s place, it was because of his sickness. He had been facing a lot on his own.”
He also dismissed rumours suggesting that Destiny Boy received houses, cars, or financial support from top artistes, insisting there was no evidence to substantiate them.
Portable’s heartfelt remarks come shortly after his release from prison, following a legal dispute involving his fourth baby mama, Ashabi Simple, making his reflections on fame, support, and survival in the music industry particularly resonant.
Watch the video below:
“Destiny Boy can sing better than Wizkid. People claimed Davido gave him a house, a car, and money, but we later heard it was a lie. There’s no evidence that Davido gave him any of those things.”
— Portable. 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/O1P3gapAhE
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) January 23, 2026