Portable Criticizes Shallipopi’s Album Success, Accuses Him of ‘Farming’ Streams

Controversial Nigerian rapper, Portable Omolalomi, has come under fire for his remarks about fellow artist, Shallipopi, after the latter’s new album, ‘Shakespopi,’ overtook Portable’s ‘Tony Montana’ track on the Apple Music charts.

Portable accused Shallipopi of ‘farming’ streams, an artificial method of boosting position on music charts, after all nine tracks from ‘Shakespopi’ surpassed ‘Tony Montana’ on the Apple Music Top 100: Nigeria chart.

‘Tony Montana,’ a collaboration between Portable and British singer Skepta, had held the number one spot for several weeks before Shallipopi’s album release.

Portable’s comments have sparked discussions about envy and competition in the Nigerian music industry.

Many fans and critics have pointed out that Portable’s reaction to Shallipopi’s success may be driven by envy, as he claims his song and career are more significant than his junior colleague’s efforts.

In response to Portable’s accusations, Shallipopi’s fans have defended the artist, arguing that the rapid ascent of ‘Shakespopi’ on the charts is a result of genuine support and streaming from his loyal fanbase in Benin.

The controversy surrounding Portable’s remarks highlights the ongoing debate about the authenticity of streaming numbers and the impact of music streaming platforms on artists’ success.

As the discussion continues, the success of ‘Shakespopi’ on the Apple Music charts has brought attention to the growing popularity of Shallipopi and the potential for new artists to make a significant impact in the Nigerian music scene.