Portable also warned those planning the nationwide protest not to add him to the list of artistes to perform during the demonstration
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus aka Portable on Thursday said there is no basis for the planned nationwide protest despite the rising cost of living under President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
His statement comes as Nigerians under various bodies are planning a nationwide demonstration from August 1 to 10, 2024, to protest the prevailing economic hardship in the country.
Reacting on the development in a post on his Instagram story, Portable argued that there is no reason to protest because there is money in the system.
The ‘Akoi Grace’ crooner also urged people who are looking for jobs to try and find them in the right places, adding that people intending to demonstrate are jobless and lazy.
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The controversial singer went on to warn those planning the protest not to add him to the list of artistes to perform during the demonstration.
Speaking via his verified social media page, Portable wrote, “It won’t be well with anyone who tells me to perform during the protest. Don’t you have a producer too? You should also collect the mic and join the protest too.
“Please, I need money, I’m hustling. If you take your job seriously, you won’t join the protest. Don’t fight for Nigeria, fight for yourself.
“Nigeria is okay, you are the one who is not okay. There is money in some places, you are the one who did not hustle or not loyal to your helper.
“You are the one who doesn’t make connections. There are people who can help, there are jobs. You are the one who is not working. Fight for yourself.”