LAGOS, Nigeria — Street pop veteran Terry G don open matter wey plenty people dey talk about: di continuous comparison between him and fellow artist Portable. On April 14, 2025, for him X account, Terry G drop some words wey show say e no happy with di comparisons, saying e dey disrespectful to compare him with Portable, who he claims no fit match his musical legacy.
Terry G, wey don dey in di music game since 2006, emphasized say him get songs wey fans still dey enjoy even after 10 years. “Comparing me to Portable is disrespectful because I actually have music people listen to 10 years later,” he tweeted.
This comparison don dey increase as fans notice similarities between di two artists, especially their unique fashion styles and lifestyles. Portable, since e burst into di mainstream scene for 2021, don gain massive popularity as one of Nigeria’s most viral artists, known for him strange dance moves and energetic performances.
While Terry G no get police wahala like Portable, di two artists share an eccentricity wey fans notice well. Terry G be popular for him mix of Galala music with White Garment elements and hip-hop, which also dey influence some of Portable’s style.
During an appearance on di Honest Bunch Podcast, Terry G don talk say e see some parts of himself inside Portable, showing say e get respect for him fellow artist despite di controversy. Di duo don even collaborate before, with Terry G featuring on Portable’s song ‘Ogbafia’ and both of dem appearing on C Prince‘s ‘Koba.’
As di comparisons continue, it look like Portable no go respond to Terry G anytime soon. But di issue don turn popular as fans dey share their different opinions on social media.
