Money, fame affecting Nigerian artists’ creativity – Portable claims

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that top Nigerian artists are now overwhelmed with money and fame and it is affecting their creativity.

Speaking in a video broadcast, the Zazu hitmaker claimed that too much comfort has made megastars Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and Olamide lose touch with the reality of ordinary people and are now singing about women and flamboyant lifestyles.

Portable insisted that their music no longer motivate ordinary people nor teaches any valuable lessons.

He urged his colleagues to retrace their steps, warning that money isn’t everything.

The singer admonished his colleagues to make gospel and conscious music.

“I noticed that Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Olamide don’t praise God in their songs, they only sing about ladies. Is it because they already have money and they believe they can’t fall? Their songs have no motivation. No sensible lyrics. Just women and vanity.

“Make conscious music. We are tired of all those songs about frivolities. I am also a musician. You all should do better,” he stated.