Controversial street pop artist Portable has ignited fresh drama in the Nigerian music industry by releasing a diss track aimed at Asake following his 67th Grammy Awards loss.
Portable, known for his outspoken nature, has not only criticized Davido and Asake for failing to win at the prestigious ceremony but has now taken things a step further with a direct jab at Asake.
Portable Mocks Asake’s Grammy Loss
In his latest Instagram post, Portable appeared dressed in military uniform while his diss trackplayed in the background. He took a swipe at Asake for wearing a military outfit to the Grammy Awards, questioning his motive and mocking his failure to secure a win.
Lyrics of the Diss Track
In the song, Portable:
• Declared himself the reigning artist, implying Asake has lost relevance.
• Mocked Asake’s intelligence, claiming he has no brain.
• Highlighted Asake’s chart success, questioning why it did not translate into a Grammy win.
• Criticized the Grammy Awards, calling them “for dogs and goats” and suggesting Asake might aim for the Academy Awards instead.
Nigerians React to Portable’s Diss
Fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on Portable’s latest antics. While some found it entertaining, others called him out for seeking attention and being overly troublesome.
Here are some reactions:
• @adekkolaa: “Most troublesome musician in Nigerian history.”
• @waliullahi25: “Stop the hate, he didn’t come for you. Why are you shouting up and down?”
• @stylebyhod: “No wonder your song doesn’t enter top 100. Jealous guy.”
• @drenation.tv: “Every day this one enters the studio for people’s matter. Very classless person.”
Asake has yet to respond to the diss, but fans are eagerly watching to see if the “Lonely at the Top”hitmaker will react or choose to ignore Portable’s latest shade.
