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‘I’m bigger than those who want to blacklist me’ — Portable calls out Olamide
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has taken to social media to accuse Olamide of being involved in attempts to “blacklist” him from the music industry.
The drama reportedly began on Monday when content creator Tunde Perry revealed that during a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders and international promoters, Portable’s conduct was a central point of discussion.
According to Perry, the consensus was that the singer’s unpredictable behaviour is negatively affecting opportunities for other emerging artists. He claimed that Olamide, long celebrated for supporting and mentoring young talent, has become cautious about offering guidance after dealing with Portable.
“Portable has affected a lot of upcoming artistes. Yesterday, I was in the midst of tight circle recently that involved industry moguls, international promoters and Portable’s matter was what they discussed,” Perry said.
“Olamide is kind and willing to help people, but Portable has blocked that access for talented singers from the trenches.”
Responding via Instagram, Portable dismissed the idea that any group of executives could control his career. He asserted that his rise is powered by his fanbase, not industry endorsements, and warned against using past collaborations as leverage.
“I am bigger than them. Who are those who want to blacklist? I heard that Tunde Perry said Olamide and his circle of music executives called for me to be blacklisted. Are you guys, my fans or my God? Are you feeding me?” he asked.
“I have my own fans. I am bigger than any person. Anyone who wants to help you, won’t stress you. Don’t use the assistance you gave me in the past to stress me. Are you the only one who has ever assisted me?
“There are a lot of people who helped me without stressing me. Why would you say they shouldn’t play my songs again? Olamide, don’t mess with me. If you mess with me, I will return the energy. Stay on your own lane.”
Portable also emphasized that his fame is entirely fan-driven and not a result of working with Olamide.
“Abi them tell you say Olamide Bado sign me for YBNL??? Zazuu Zeh My fans bring me here not them. We only do song together no be them blow me,” he wrote.
“The street belongs to me Portable Omolalomi 20 years my music don dey blow for street even before Dagrin die so una dey talk say na olamide bado help me he only join me put verse on my blowing song and we share money and fame no be say them buy me house or buy me car na me be ceo of my self zeh nation.”
This isn’t the first time Portable has publicly clashed with Olamide. The singer, who rose to prominence with his 2021 hit “Zazoo Zeh,” a collaboration with Olamide and dancer Poco Lee, previously accused his former collaborators of cheating him and withdrawing support after he demanded his rights. He also claimed that Olamide “will regret not signing me” to his label.
Portable’s latest remarks have once again reignited debates over loyalty, mentorship, and power dynamics in Nigeria’s music industry.