Nigerian street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he intends to return to school and complete his education years after dropping out of Kwara State Polytechnic.
The controversial artiste made the disclosure during a preview of the Honest Brunch Podcast, scheduled for release on YouTube, where he opened up about his educational background, financial struggles and journey to stardom.
Portable said financial hardship forced him to abandon his studies, explaining that he could no longer afford tuition fees despite making efforts to stay in school.
According to him, he sold sachet water while studying in a bid to support himself, but eventually had to withdraw because he lacked financial sponsorship.
“I will still finish school. I didn’t complete my education,” he said.
“I couldn’t find anyone to sponsor me. The school fees became too much for me, but I still hope to go back and complete my education.”
The singer disclosed that he gained admission into Kwara State Polytechnic through the institution’s indigene quota and studied Business Administration before leaving the programme.
He described dropping out of the institution as one of the biggest regrets of his life.
“What pains me most is leaving Kwara Poly. I was a student there. I gained admission through the indigene quota and I studied Business Administration,” he recalled.
Reflecting on his rise to fame, Portable said life had taken an unexpected turn despite not completing tertiary education.
He noted that although he was once regarded as the least academically gifted among his siblings, he now bears the responsibility of supporting his family financially, including his father.
“The person they used to call the dullest in my family is now the one taking care of my father,” he said.
While encouraging young people to remain committed to education, Portable stressed that academic qualifications are not the only route to success.
He, however, maintained that achieving success should not stop anyone from pursuing education.
“It is not compulsory to finish school before becoming successful. You can succeed first and still return to complete your education. That’s exactly what I plan to do,” he added.
Insightlinks gathered that Portable’s comments have sparked conversations on social media about the importance of education, perseverance and the different paths to success, although his claim of having attended Kwara State Polytechnic has not been independently verified.
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