Tagged as one of the most debated Nigerian street artists; Portable also widely known as Zazu Zeh whose original name is Habeeb Okikiola was born on the 12th of March, 1994 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
The Nigerian artist who’s often known for his controversial personality hit limelight in December 2021 with his popular song Zazu Zeh featuring Olamide and Poco Lee, and he has been a sensation with his energetic street-inspired music.
Career
Report has it that Portable’s career began at a very tender age but many years he struggled on the street doing music without much notice.
You might also like
He also went about cities doing menial jobs and still believing in his dreams.
His career got it’s new turn when he moved to Lagos and met his music icon Olamide (YBNL) whose influence Portable rode on to gain recognition and prominence while featuring him in his hit song that became a street anthem almost immediately in 2021.
Read Also: Top 10 Richest Comedians in Nigeria and Their Net Worth
In the year 2022, he began to gain more recognitions with his nomination as the Best Street Artist and Rookie of the Year, as well as the Best New Artist and Artist of the Year in 2023.
Interestingly, he also bagged a Grammy nomination in 2025.
Since his breaththrough, he had amassed lot of followers across major social media platforms and engaging them, particularly with his controversial antics majorly for the purpose of ensuring visibility.
Personal Life
Habeeb Okikiola famously known as Portable or Zazu Zeh is of the Yoruba descent and it’s obvious from his tone of music. He was born and raised in Sango area of Ogun State.
He had his basic education in Ogun State, particularly attending his secondary school at Iganmode Grammar School Ota and his tertiary education at Kwara Polytechnic (although he later dropped out to pursue music and for financial issues).
Read Also: Joblaq Net Worth: Career, Age, Source of Income
His personal life is often beclouded with several controversies; he has 5 children with several women and particularly had a son with one Nollywood actress named Akinyanju Omobolarinde.
His controversial nature also extended to another partner of his called Omobewaji, among other clashes with other several people within and outside of the music industry.
Learn the passive income models behind real net worth stories.
Simple strategies • Beginner-friendly • Practical
Get the Passive Income PlaybookSources of Wealth
The major source of income for Portable is basically music, but his sources of income include; fees from his performance for events, shows and clubs, royalties from streaming on platforms like Apple Music, YouTube and Boomplay, endorsements from brands, gifts and sponsorships from fans and supporters, social media promotions as well as his own business ventures.
Some of his notable business sponsorship links include Odogwu Bitters (founded by Obi Cubana), Sujimoto (a Nigerian construction company), among others.
Estimated Net Worth
Portable’s net worth is based on his value and all assets that include performance fees, streaming income, cars, real estate investments and other personal assets, income from sponsorships and brand deals, as well as other business activities and merchandise sales.
Read Also: Broda Shaggi Net Worth
Therefore, Portable’s net worth as at 2025 is estimated to around 180 thousand US dollars, and about 270 million Naira by conversion.
Conclusion
Portable’s rise especially in the financial sense is a tangible proof of sticking true to one’s roots, determination, resilience and unwavering believe in what one can do no matter the earlier struggles and disappointments.
