- Controversial singer, Portable reacts to allegations of mistreatment raised by drummer, Kunle Ayanlowo, against his former boss, KWAM 1.
- Ayanlowo asserted that he hadn’t gotten any benefits despite working with King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal for 32 years.
- Portable weighed in on the situation, offering advice to KWAM 1’s drummer regarding his course of action.
Nigerian music sensation, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has stepped into the ongoing saga involving Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) and his longtime drummer, Kunle Ayanlowo.
The saga erupted into the public space when a viral video surfaced showing Ayanlowo accusing KWAM 1 of mistreatment during his more than 32 years of service.
In a recent development, Portable seized the opportunity to address this controversy via social media, sharing his thoughts in a video.
Expressing himself, the singer questioned why Ayanlowo did not leave KWAM 1’s camp after realizing he was not reaping any benefits from their association for a whole period of over 30 years.
Portable urged restraint, cautioning Ayanlowo against tarnishing KWAM 1’s esteemed reputation.
He emphasized the need for respect towards the iconic musician, stressing that KWAM 1 is divinely blessed and deserves admiration.
Furthermore, Portable raised practical concerns, querying Ayanlowo’s expectation that KWAM 1 would not retain passports during international tours to prevent potential absconding, a scenario not uncommon in the industry.
In his impassioned plea, Portable advised Ayanlowo to express gratitude for his life and to refrain from attributing any perceived exploitation solely to his former boss. Instead, he urged Ayanlowo to appreciate the longevity of his tenure with KWAM 1 and to acknowledge the potential opportunities it presented.
He said:
“You worked for someone for a good 30-something years, when you didn’t see any benefit since the first year why didn’t you leave? If he didn’t see any gain there, he would have left. Don’t spoil somebody else’s name.
K1 The Ultimate is a star, God created him. You worked with him for over 30 years and you’re saying you did not gain anything, why didn’t you leave since the first year and go and work for someone else? You should be thanking God that you didn’t die and that you’re alive, later you will say your boss used you abi? Okay you don’t expect him to collect your passport so that you will run away?
K1 has taken several people to travel that they would run away. Better know what you’re doing and don’t spoil another person’s name. Respect your boss so that you will have breakthrough, loyalty pass juju.”
Watch Portable speak below: