Laments State of the Nation
Street-pop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has thrust himself into the center of national discourse with a passionate, unfiltered lamentation regarding the severe economic challenges biting hard across Nigeria.
In a raw video shared on his social media platforms, the Zazuu Zeh crooner voiced his deep frustration over the growing financial desperation of everyday citizens, while simultaneously calling out the nation’s youth for their perceived lack of unity.
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Portable, who often brands himself as the voice of the streets, used his platform to highlight the stark realities of inflation, food insecurity, and the dwindling purchasing power of the average citizen.
Refusing to mince words, Portable stated:
“Na oppression full Nigeria. A closed mouth is a closed destiny. I need to talk. I don wake up. Na who die no go wake up again. Nigerians are hungry. There is no money in the country. Wetin dey pain me pass be say this Nigerian youths, they are all betrayers. Them no fit fight for their rights na to betray each other. That’s why the late former president Buhari say Nigerian youths are so lazy. Too much laziness dey worry Nigerian youths…”
The artist fiercely contended that remaining silent in the face of systemic hardship is counterproductive.
He argued that many Nigerians are suffering in silence, wearing a mask of resilience while drowning in financial despair. For change to happen, he insisted that citizens must find their voices and demand better governance rather than quietly enduring oppression.
Perhaps the most biting segment of the singer’s commentary was his sharp critique of the younger demographic.
While youths make up the largest economic bloc in the country, Portable painted a bleak picture of the current youth ecosystem. He lamented that instead of uniting to collectively advocate for their rights, young Nigerians are actively undermining one another through a toxic cycle of betrayal and envy.
According to Portable, this inability to stand as a cohesive front is the primary reason why their grievances are easily sidelined by policymakers.
Portable’s outburst comes at a time when Nigeria is navigating complex economic reforms, including subsidy removals and currency floating, which have significantly driven up the cost of living. While the singer is frequently criticized for his erratic public persona, his latest commentary has resonated deeply with a public that feels he is simply stating uncomfortable truths.
By blending his personal frustrations with a broader socio-economic critique, the Omolalomi creator has made one thing clear: he refuses to stay silent while the streets suffer.
