Nigerian street-pop singer Portable has opened up about his humble beginnings, revealing how he struggled to get an education before rising to fame.
Speaking during a recent episode of the Honest Bunch podcast, the singer recounted selling sachet water to fund his secondary school education because his family could not afford his school fees.
According to Portable, financial hardship forced him to fend for himself at a young age as he worked to stay in school.
“I didn’t finish my education. When I was going to secondary school, I sold pure water to attend ODC. I didn’t see anybody to sponsor me cause the school fees was high,” he said.
The controversial singer also disclosed that he has returned to school and is currently studying Business Administration at Kwara State Polytechnic.
Portable said he is determined to complete his education despite achieving success in the music industry.
“I will soon finish school cause I’m currently a student of Kwara Polytechnic studying Business Administration. I was once called olodo in my family but now I am the one feeding them,” he added.
The singer further spoke about the challenges facing his family, expressing disappointment that his siblings, who completed their education, have been unable to secure jobs.
According to him, despite his father making sacrifices to educate his children, he now bears the responsibility of providing for the family.
“My father sent my sisters to school, even my brothers, but I am in pain cause why has government not given them money or even a job cause I am the one feeding them now,” Portable said.
