‘I am the new Fela’ – Portable

‘I am the new Fela’ – Portable

In the recent episode of the Bae U Barbi show titled Curiosity Made Me Ask, controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, proclaimed himself as a successor to the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

During the show, Portable expressed that he did not bestow the title “Newborn Fela” upon himself, but rather his fans bestowed it upon him.

He attributed the recognition to his numerous fans who have supported him throughout his career.

According to Portable, he acknowledges and embraces the title given to him by his fans, considering himself as a worthy successor to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Speaking in the latest episode of the Bae U Barbi show, Curiosity Made Me Ask, Portable said: “I didn’t give myself the title, ‘Newborn Fela.’ My fans gave it to me. You know I have a lot of fans, my fans brought me to this point.

“Normally, you have to be bold, a lion don’t fear to walk alone.”

To those still calling him an up-and-coming musician, Portable said, “Which superstar do you know that is bigger than me in Nigeria? I am the one they are talking about now: musician that is trending. My talk is trending, my slangs are trending, my movement is trending, my dressing is trending.

“Last year, I was upcoming this year, I am also upcoming. I will be up and coming everyday. Coming with new glory everyday. Newborn Fela. Every year is my year.”