Famous Nigerian rap singer and songwriter Portable Omolalomi is from Ogun State, he is well known for is hit song Zazuu Zeh.
In this post, Platinum times archives a brief history of the famous rap artist, Portable Omolalomi, his family and music career.
Early Life and Education
Portable was born on the 12th March, 1994 to Mr and Mrs Okikiola in Abeokuta,Ogun State, he was given the name Habeeb Okikiola. He grow up in the streets of Abeokuta and had the privilege of speaking the Yoruba language fluently. He had his early and secondary education in Ogun state and after that learnt a vocational trade before venturing into music.
Family
Portable’s relationship history is intertwined to different baby mamas, however, he is married to Zainab Balogun and they have a son whom he loves and cherished very much.
Career
Being influenced by rap songs by famous American artists such as Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G and Snoop Dogg in his early years, Portable developed a soft sport for music and began writing his own songs anytime he felt inspired.
Portable Omolalomi started music in his local Yoruba dialect alongside other native rap artists such as Lord Of Ajasa, Dagrin, Danny Young, Olamide, QDot.
To further his music prowess, Portable moved to Lagos to seek for greener pastures, while in Lagos,he sought out producers to work with while doing other minor jobs to keep body and soul together,h e had several rejections from different producers but he was still persistent in his music pursuit.
Portable’s rise to fame
Portable Omolalomi rose to popularity after he released his hit track last year titled “Zazoo Zehh” which featured star rap artist, Olamide alongside dancer, Poco Lee.
The record raised lots of attention and also led to a rift between Poco Lee and Olamide. Owing to his fame, he has incited lots of social media arguments due to his ill-mannered speeches.
Since Portable Omolalomi became famous after the song, he has received many requests for collaboration from leading artists in the industry such as Wizkid,Tiwa Savage and he also signed up a contract with Odogwu Bitters, a company owned by famous business tychoon, Obi Cubana.
He has received several invitation for stage performances and his networth is currently estimated to be around $300,000.
Some of the songs released by Portable Omolalomi are; Amaka ft. Orezi, Odogwu Bitters,Tambolo, Li2 Doctor,Ogo Forever, Zazuu Zeh, Bye to Sapa nation, Gberatan,Money before you love, Expensive OG, Papangolo Pay me my money, clear,All eyes on me, Neighbour amongst others.