Nigerian street-pop singer Portable has revealed plans to return to school years after dropping out of Kwara State Polytechnic, describing leaving the institution as one of his biggest regrets.
The singer made the disclosure in a preview of the Honest Brunch Podcast, where he reflected on his education, struggles, and eventual rise to fame.
Financial struggles forced him out of school
Portable explained that he was forced to abandon his studies due to financial challenges, despite his determination to complete his tertiary education.
According to him, he struggled to pay his school fees and even took on small jobs, including selling sachet water, in a bid to stay in school before eventually dropping out.
He also claimed he gained admission into Kwara Poly through the institution’s indigene quota, where he studied Business Administration before discontinuing the programme.
“I will still finish school”
Reflecting on his journey, the singer expressed regret over not completing his education but insisted that it is not too late to go back and finish.
He said:
“I go still finish school as I dey like this. I no finish school. I no see anybody to sponsor me again. The school fees is high. I go still finish school as I dey like this.
“Na Kwara Poly pain me pass. I be student… Na indigene this thing I use enter. I studied Business Administration.
“Person wey dem dey call olodo for my family na me still dey feed my papa now. It is not a must you finish school before you get am. You fit go get am from outside and come back finish school. I go still finish school as I dey like this.”
The singer added that despite being dismissed academically by some in his family in the past, he is now financially responsible for them.
Fans react to Portable’s statement
Portable’s comments have sparked mixed reactions online. While many fans praised his intention to return to school, others commended his message about perseverance and the different paths to success.
Some also highlighted his story as an example of how education remains important, even for those who have already found success in other fields.
The singer’s remarks continue to generate conversation across social media, with many encouraging him to follow through on his plan to complete his education.
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JUST IN: Portable, has opened up about his difficult upbringing, revealing that he hawked sachet water to pay his way through school without any sponsor and is now responsible for supporting his family despite once being regarded as the “olodo” in the house. pic.twitter.com/4hozedOWhr
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