Nigerian street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opened up about his difficult journey through education, revealing how he was once labelled an “olodo” because of his academic struggles but has gone on to become the family’s main provider.
Speaking during an appearance on the Honest Brunch Podcast, the singer recounted the financial challenges he faced while growing up.
He disclosed that he combined schooling with hawking sachet water to support himself, as he had no one to sponsor his education, adding that despite the setbacks, he still hopes to complete his studies one day.
According to him, there was no one to support his schooling financially, leaving him to fend for himself from an early age.
Portable disclosed that he sold sachet water, commonly known as pure water, while attending school in a bid to survive and continue his education. Despite the setbacks, he insisted that his dream of completing his studies remains alive.
The controversial musician revealed that he is currently a student at Kwara State Polytechnic and expressed his determination to earn his qualification someday.
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He said: “I didn’t finish school. When I was going to school, I sold pure water. I didn’t have anyone to sponsor my education. I will still finish school. I am a student of Kwara Poly.”
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The singer also spoke about his family background, recalling that although his father paid the school fees of his siblings, he was often regarded as the academically weak child in the family.
According to Portable, he was labelled “olodo”, a Yoruba term commonly used to describe someone considered poor at academics. However, he said life has taken an unexpected turn, as he now shoulders the financial responsibility of supporting his brothers and sisters.
“My father sent my brothers and sisters to school. I was the one they called ‘olodo’, but today, I am the one feeding all of them,” he added.
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