The Digest:
Controversial singer Portable has fired back at Olamide and music industry executives, claiming they are attempting to have him "blacklisted" over his unruly behaviour. The feud erupted after content creator Tunde Perry alleged that during a meeting with industry stakeholders and international promoters, Portable's volatile conduct was discussed as actively harming opportunities for emerging artistes. Perry claimed Olamide, known for nurturing new talent, has become wary of continuing this tradition due to his experience with Portable. Reacting on Instagram, Portable boasted he is "bigger than them," asserting his career is sustained by fans, not industry handouts. He directly warned Olamide: "Don't mess with me. If you mess with me, I will return the energy. Stay on your own lane." Portable insisted he rose to fame through fans, not Olamide's collaboration, and accused former collaborators of cheating him.
Key Poinsts:
- The public spat highlights tensions between industry gatekeepers and breakout artists with controversial reputations.
- It raises questions about the power of industry circles to shape or hinder careers.
- Portable positions himself as anti-establishment, while Olamide's reputation as a talent nurturer is challenged.
- This signals the fragility of artist-industry relationships in Nigeria's music business.
- The timing, with international promoters involved, could affect Portable's global opportunities.
Portable's defiant response rejects industry blacklisting attempts, insisting his fanbase, not executive circles, sustains his career.
Sources: Portable/Instagram, Tunde Perry/Social Media
