Street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has revealed that he still intends to complete his education despite the success he has achieved in the music industry.
The singer made the revelation in a preview of the Honest Brunch Podcast, which is scheduled to premiere on YouTube on Monday. During the interview, he opened up about his educational background, the financial difficulties that forced him to leave school, and his journey to stardom.
Prompt News reports Portable admitted that he could not complete his studies because he was unable to keep up with tuition payments.
“I go still finish school as I dey like this. I no finish school,” he said.
He explained that the absence of financial support made it impossible for him to continue his education.
“I no see anybody to sponsor me again. The school fees is high. I go still finish school as I dey like this,” he added.
The singer disclosed that he gained admission into Kwara State Polytechnic through the institution’s indigene quota and studied Business Administration before dropping out.
According to Portable, leaving the institution remains one of the biggest disappointments of his life.
“Na Kwara Poly pain me pass. I be student… Na indigene this thing I use enter. I studied Business Administration,” he said.
Reflecting on his life after leaving school, Portable said he has been able to turn things around and now supports his family financially despite lacking a tertiary qualification.
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He noted that although he was often regarded as the least academically gifted among his siblings, he currently takes care of his father, while his sisters also contribute to the family’s welfare.
“Person wey dem dey call olodo for my family na me still dey feed my papa now,” he said.
Portable also encouraged young people to value education but stressed that academic qualifications are not the only path to success. He maintained that people can achieve success first and later return to complete their studies.
“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,” Portable said.
