Nigerian singer Portable has spoken about his difficult early life and how he worked hard to survive while growing up.
He said he was involved in selling sachet water to support himself through school because he did not have anyone sponsoring his education at the time.
He also shared that this situation affected his ability to complete his studies early.
He made the comments during a recent appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast in a short video shared by Glitch Africa Studios.
In the conversation, he looked back at his family background and how things were not equal for him compared to his siblings.
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He explained that while other members of his family were supported in school by his father, he had to manage on his own and was often seen as the one who was not strong in academics.
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The singer also noted that despite not finishing school, he still has plans to return and complete his education at Kwara Polytechnic.
He added that his life has changed today, as he now takes care of his family after rising to fame, moving from a difficult childhood to becoming the main provider at home.
He said: “I no finish school; the time wey I dey go school, I sell pure water, I no see anybody to sponsor me. I will still finish school, I be student of Kwara Poly. My papa send my brothers and sisters go school, na me be Olodo but now, na me dey feed all of them.”
