The music industry is abuzz with a spirited debate ignited by Afrobeats superstar Davido’s bold declaration: he claims to possess more hit songs than any other artist in the Nigerian music scene. This audacious assertion was further amplified when Davido publicly offered a staggering $1 million for a hit-song battle against any contender, reiterating his conviction that his discography is unmatched in terms of chart-topping success.
His pronouncement has naturally sparked widespread discussion and a flurry of reactions from both fans and fellow musicians.In the midst of this burgeoning controversy, the outspoken and often controversial singer Portable has thrown his hat into the ring, directly challenging Davido’s claim.
Portable, known for his unconventional style and direct approach, has emphatically stated his readiness to go head-to-head with the ‘Fem’ crooner, asserting that his own body of work, encompassing both solo singles and collaborative efforts, has yielded a substantial number of major hits. He specifically referenced his impactful collaborations, mentioning how influential figures like Olamide Baddo and international artist Skepta, through their joint projects, have contributed to his string of successes. Portable articulated his belief, stating, ‘My featuring, my single was a hit. And Olamide Baddo was a hit maker. He hit me, he gifted me hit. Yes, he gave me a feature, just like Skepta.
Skepta gave me a feature. They gave me a hit.’Portable, whose rise to national recognition was significantly propelled by his electrifying collaboration with Olamide and Poco Lee on the viral track “Zazoo Zehh,” has consistently leveraged collaborations to amplify his reach. He further elaborated on his extensive musical output, suggesting that his catalogue is so robust that the primary remaining objective for him is to simply bask in the financial prosperity that his successful music career has afforded him. He confidently declared, ‘I’m a single hit.
I get hit pass Davido oo. Na money just remain to buy luxury cars like Lambo and the rest. Na everyday me I dey sing hit.’Portable’s spirited response injects a compelling new dimension into the ongoing discourse surrounding the most prolific hit-makers in Nigeria. As Davido’s substantial $1 million challenge continues to capture the attention of numerous artists, the music-loving public is poised to remain deeply engaged in dissecting and debating who would ultimately triumph in a hypothetical hit-for-hit showdown. The accompanying video offers a visual element to Portable’s audacious challenge.
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