VIDEO: I was the olodo, now I feed them all, Portable recounts family, education struggles

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has shared details of his challenging upbringing and his aspirations to complete his education. In a clip from The Honest Bunch Podcast, Portable described how he hawked sachet water to finance his schooling without any external support.

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I no finish school; the time wey I dey go school, I sell pure water, I no see anybody to sponsor me

Portable explained that financial constraints prevented him from finishing his formal education at the time. "I no finish school; the time wey I dey go school, I sell pure water, I no see anybody to sponsor me," he stated. Despite these struggles, he remains optimistic about returning to school, saying, "I will still finish school, I be student of Kwara Poly."

The artist also reflected on his family dynamics, claiming that while his father supported his siblings' education, he was left to fend for himself and was perceived as the least academically gifted. "My papa send my brothers and sisters go school, na me be Olodo but now, na me dey feed all of them," he shared, highlighting his current role as a provider for his family.

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I will still finish school, I be student of Kwara Poly.

Portable's journey underscores his determination to overcome early hardships. While he acknowledges his past academic struggles, his current success and commitment to education demonstrate a significant personal transformation.

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My papa send my brothers and sisters go school, na me be Olodo but now, na me dey feed all of them