Who is Portable?
Habeeb Okikiola on March 12, 1994 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He had a difficult childhood and was forced to drop out of school due to financial difficulties. He eventually got into music and started making a name for himself in the streets of Lagos. In 2020, he released the song “Zazoo Zeh,” which was an instant success and put him on the map as a rising star.
Early Life
Portable’s early life was marked by hardship and struggle. He was born into a poor family, and his parents struggled to provide for him and his siblings. He had to drop out of school at a young age and started hustling on the streets of Lagos. He dabbled in a few different careers, including tailoring and barbering, before finally finding success in music. Even though he faced a lot of challenges, Portable never gave up and kept chasing his dreams.
Portable also faced a lot of personal struggles in his early life. He lost his mother at a young age, and he was often picked on and bullied by his peers. But even in the face of these challenges, Portable never lost his spirit and continued to pursue his passion for music. He started making beats and producing songs for local artists, and he slowly started to build a name for himself in the Nigerian music scene.
Education
Although Portable didn’t have the opportunity to complete his formal education, he never stopped learning and growing as a person. In addition to his musical pursuits, he’s also studied Islamic theology and has a strong faith in God. He’s often spoken about the importance of education and has encouraged others to pursue their dreams despite any challenges they may face. And while he may not have a traditional education, Portable is a self-taught man who’s learned a lot through life experience.
Personal Life
Portable is 29 years old as of today. He resided in the Mainland part of Lagos before but recently moved to the island – Lekki. He lives in a spacious apartment in a high-rise neighborhood in Lekki.
Street Pop star and Zeh Nation label owner Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable Zazu, since his rise to fame towards the end of 2021, has managed to keep himself in the spotlight with his controversial lifestyle. Aside from his budding musical career, Portable Zazu is known for his love for women and made headlines when he stated that it was Actress Akinyanju Omobolarinde, aka Ashabi Simple, new wife of Nigerian singer and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable.
Career
Portable’s career really took off in 2020 with the release of his song “Zazoo Zeh.” Since then, he’s gone on to release several more songs, including “Ogo Forever,” “Omokomo,” and “Abule.” He’s collaborated with a number of artists, including Poco Lee, Olamide, and Davido. He’s also performed at a number of festivals and events, and he’s become a household name in Nigeria and beyond. He’s definitely one of the most exciting artists to emerge from the country in recent years!
Recognizing the fact that he had a better chance of succeeding in the industry if he was at the center of it, Portable Omolalomi decided to move his residence to Lagos State, the music capital of Africa. While Portable Omolalomi was in Lagos, he sought out producers he could work with, as he composed new rap songs on a regular basis. However, he still maintained a 9-5 job as an artisan in the mainland part of Lagos to pay his bills.
Despite recording a couple of songs that did poorly commercially, Portable Omolalomi was undeterred in his dream of becoming an A-list artist in the industry. Fortune smiled on him recently when he had a chance meeting with his music idol, Olamide, It was an emotional moment for Portable, who burst into tears as he knelt down and held to Olamide’s leg sobbing continuously.
Luckily for Portable Omolalomi, Olamide was taken to his artistry and brought him on an ongoing collaborative project with dancer and recording artist, Poco Lee The project birthed Zazuu Zeh‘s song, which became an instant hit. The song, which has gone viral in the industry due to its catchy lyrics and the phrase, Zazuu Zeh, has thrown Portable into the limelight. Since Portable Omolalomi became famous after the song, he has received many requests for collaboration from leading artists in the industry.
Net Worth
Portable Omolalomi‘s success as a musician means that he constantly receives invitations to perform at music shows and concerts in the country. He also receives royalties when his fans stream or download his works online. His net worth is estimated to be valued around US$350, 000-US$500,000.