Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has voiced his frustration over the state of the country’s economy, describing the situation as increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens.
In a video shared online, the singer reflected on the widespread financial pressure facing Nigerians and urged people not to remain silent about their struggles.
According to him, many citizens are going through severe hardship, and he believes speaking up is necessary to drive awareness and change.
Portable also turned his attention to Nigerian youths, criticising what he sees as a lack of solidarity among them. He argued that instead of coming together to demand better conditions, young people often work against one another, weakening collective efforts for progress.
He further suggested that this division has contributed to ongoing societal challenges, insisting that unity is essential if meaningful change is to be achieved.
His words in part …
“Na oppression full Nigeria. A closed mouth is a closed destiny. I need to talk. I don wake up. Na who die no go wake up again. Nigerians are hungry. There is no money in the country. Wetin dey pain me pass be say this Nigerian youths, they are all betrayers. Them no fit fight for their rights na to betray each other. That’s why the late former president Buhari say Nigerian youths are so lazy. Too much laziness dey worry Nigerian youths…”
The remarks have since circulated widely online, adding to ongoing conversations about economic pressure in the country and the role of youth voices in demanding accountability and change.
Watch him speak below:
“Nigeria is full of oppression. I need to speak up. Nigeria is suffering and you’re telling us to calm. President Tinubu were not calm and safe in this country.”
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