Controversial Nigerian street-hop artist, Portable, has publicly criticized fellow singer, Bella Shmurda, following the latter’s comments during a recent podcast interview, where he stated that he sees no musical connection between the two of them.
Bella Shmurda was a guest on the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ podcast hosted by comedian Isbae U. During the conversation, Isbae U asked if the singer would ever consider collaborating with Portable.
In response, Bella made it clear that he doesn’t think their music styles align, and he doesn’t want to engage in any form of trouble, subtly hinting at Portable’s often controversial behavior in the industry.
Apparently displeased by Bella Shmurda’s statement, Portable took to his own platform to respond in his usual fiery tone. He slammed Bella for suggesting a lack of connection and belittled his success and relevance in comparison to his own.
Portable bragged about his international presence, listing countries like America and the UK where he claims to have performed, and questioned Bella’s accomplishments. He also stated that Bella has no right to mention his name in interviews if he’s not ready to collaborate.
He said …
“Anytime you wan do interview no call my name. You cannot feature me. I’ve been to America, London. No be first to blow o. Na who dey blow dey go o. Which connection wan join me and you, you are a failure. I don roll or do music with failures…”
Check out reactions that followed …
@2thewurldd said: “Saying you don’t want wahala, na still wahala for portable side”
@horlumedy remarked: “Baddo really plant trouble for this industry”
@Adeomo_ola wrote: “Portable will never look away if anyone talks about him, and that’s what he does for living…. But he won’t accept it”
@kropelgrada stated: “Truth be told, Portable is a more popular and successful act than Bella Schmurda”
Watch video below …
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– Portable to Bella Shmurda. pic.twitter.com/dRQsvmA3PQ[/p>
— TheRemmySaheed 😏 (@Remmzor__) June 22, 2025