Street-pop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has claimed that no Nigerian artist can win a Grammy without collaborating with him.
Speaking on Rubbin’ Minds on Channels Television, the singer positioned himself as a major industry influence.
“If any artiste wants to collect Grammy in this Nigeria, if you don’t feature me, you’d not collect Grammy. If you want to collect a Grammy nomination, come and feature me. I am the new face—new born Fela. See my style. I have lookalike like thousand look alike. Even many people are looking up to me,” he said.
Portable also addressed his growing profile in celebrity boxing, saying he has helped raise the sport’s profile in Nigeria through his music career.
“I am going for music tour. Now, I have tried for Nigeria. I use my music career to build Nigeria boxing. In 2026, which boxer can come out to say they collected money more than me in this Nigeria? Who has collected more than N100 million? Who has grace like me? I’m a superstar,” he added.
The controversial singer is set to face actor Charles Okocha again on July 31st in a rematch tagged ‘Unfinished Business’ at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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