Nigerian singer Portable has sparked controversy by dismissing the planned nationwide protest, slated for August 1-10, 2024, as unwarranted. The protest, a response to the escalating cost of living under President Tinubu’s administration, has been organized by various groups.
Portable took to social media to express his dissent, implying that the protesters are merely idle and lacking initiative. He also made it clear that he will not be performing at the protest, attributing the economic hardship to personal laziness rather than systemic issues.
“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”.
