Nigerian singer Portable, known for his controversial style, has earnestly appealed to Grammy-winning artist WizKid, urging him to reconnect with his roots and channel the struggles of his past into his music. Portable believes that such themes would greatly influence his own lyrical creations.
This plea unfolded during a candid discussion on the Honest Bunch podcast, where Portable openly discussed his profound admiration for WizKid’s musical odyssey.
In a candid installment of the Honest Bunch podcast featuring hosts like Nedu Wazobia, Portable openly conveyed his deep respect for WizKid’s musical talent and his skill in translating personal experiences into his songs.
Portable specifically recollected WizKid’s iconic track, “Ojuelegba,” which emotionally chronicles the artist’s early life struggles before rising to his current status as a prominent musician.
During the podcast, Portable articulated his yearning for WizKid, often hailed as Starboy, to craft more music that resonates with the challenges faced by those who are still grappling with hardships in their daily existence.
With great passion, he expressed that WizKid’s ability to recount his journey from modest beginnings to global stardom serves as a wellspring of inspiration for many, including Portable himself.
See the video below:
“Make Wizkid sing story song for us, e don tey wey im talk about trenches”
– Portable pic.twitter.com/tQu0l4rp5j
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) August 14, 2023
