Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has hit the studio to record a diss track aimed at Afrobeats star Asake after he failed to win at the 67th Grammy Awards.
On February 2, 2025, singer Tems won the Best African Music Performance award at the pestigious show, defeating Asake, Davido, Yemi Alade, and Burna Boy in the category.
However, Portable criticized Davido and Asake for allowing a female singer to outperform them and take home the award. According to the ‘Zeh Nation’ boss, he can seamlessly win the category.
In a recent video showing a snippet of the track on Tuesday, Portable mocked Asake’s Grammy outfit, a camouflage print jacket and pants.
He also mocked Asake for wearing a military-style outfit to the ceremony, only to end up losing the award. Portable declared himself the “reigning artiste” and claimed that he shares a facial resemblance with American rapper Lil Wayne.
The diss song lyrics reads, “No be end of world. It is just a Grammy. My glory go kill my enemies. Grammy ti wa taja teran. Your papa no be army. O lo wosho army. You wan collect Grammy Your papa no be army. O lo wosho army. Ofe fi gba Grammy and your papa no be army. Better go join academy Mr Money. E mi mon reign E oni brain. Mofu jo Lil Wayne.”
This is not the first time Portable has had issues with Asake. In January, he warned fans against comparing him to Asake after the singer debuted his new look, which included shorter hair and face tattoos.
Watch the video below:
The video triggered massive reactions as social media users shared their thoughts via the comment section. Some reactions are shown below:
@PrinceAbbbey said, “Shey na true say asake wear army cloth and him papa no be army.”
@Roodie77 said, “If you craze pass portable your matter don go.”
@47kasz said, “He is living in his own world. Nobody good reach am for him own eyes.”
@PaultwinOkoye said, “This actually sounds like a hit , it can be a new slang “your papa no be army”
@tobijubril_ said, “He doesn’t even have a nomination and is far from it presently yet he Dey diss Asake for losing his nomination, portable is just something else😂.”
@Tolushodunke said, “A cliche in Yoruba goes thus,” Oga ni olodo,eniyan ni ko lo school rara”, meaning kudos to dullard some didn’t make to the school gate.We no the dullard and the person that never made it to the school gate.Hat off for Asake.”
@mayoigbayilola said, “This guy believes he is the best o 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This werey just dey hin own personal prison.”