Controversial street-pop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he still intends to complete his education despite his success in the music industry.
The singer made the revelation in a preview of the Honest Brunch podcast, scheduled for release on YouTube on Monday, where he spoke about his education, financial struggles, and journey to fame.
“I still finish school as I dey like this. I no finish school,” he said.
Portable explained that he struggled to pay his school fees while selling sachet water and eventually dropped out after losing financial support.
“I no see anybody to sponsor me again. The school fees are high. I go still finish school as I dey like this,” he added.
The singer said he gained admission into Kwara State Polytechnic through the indigene quota to study business administration but could not complete the programme because of financial constraints.
He described leaving the institution as one of his greatest regrets, expressing hope that he would return to finish his studies.
“Na Kwara Poly pain me pass. I be student… Na indigene, this thing I use enters. I studied business administration,” he said.
Reflecting on his journey, Portable said he was once regarded as the least academically gifted among his siblings but now supports his father financially, while his sisters are also employed.
“Person wey dem dey call olodo for my family na me still dey feed my papa now,” he said.
While urging young people not to abandon education, he added that a degree is not the only path to success.
“It is not a must that you finish school before you get a degree. You fit go get am from outside and come back finish school. I go still finish school as I dey like this,” Portable said.
Packaged by Oludotun Ajibola
