Nigerian artist Portable, also known as Habeeb Okikiola, boldly asserts that his track ‘Zazu’ achieved worldwide fame prior to Olamide’s remix in 2021. In a recent interview on the Bae U Barbi show, Curiosity Made Me Ask, Portable refuted allegations of riding solely on ‘Zazu’s’ success, emphasizing the release of other hit songs and two albums since then.
“Zazu’ with Baddo [Olamide] went viral,” he stated. “I am the one they [fans] are listening to, dropping back to back. If you don’t drop again, they will forget you. If I don’t drop again, they won’t hear me. That is why I am putting more energy. It is because I was popular that made Olamide help me. If I wasn’t popular, they wouldn’t help me. ‘Zazu’ blew worldwide. My freestyle went viral.”
Portable’s remarks shed light on his perspective and the dynamics of collaboration and success in the music industry.
