Timaya Reveals His Advice to 2Baba About Portable

Timaya recently expressed his admiration for the street-pop artist Portable, revealing that the controversial singer reminds him of his younger self. In an interview with Channels Television, Timaya shared a conversation he had with 2Baba (2face Idibia), where he pointed out Portable’s resemblance to his own early days in the music industry.

Timaya recalled telling 2Baba about Portable when they were on their way to Delta State, mentioning that the emerging artist’s raw and unfiltered style felt familiar. He noted, “When Portable came out, I told 2face, ‘Have you heard that guy, Zazu Zeh? That guy is just like me because I was crazy back then.’”

Reflecting on his past, Timaya admitted that many Gen Z fans aren’t aware of his earlier wild side. He described himself as “hot like fire” during his rise to fame, attributing his then-chaotic behavior to a deliberate strategy. Now, Timaya sees growth in himself, contrasting his current calm demeanor with his past.

Meanwhile, Portable remains in the spotlight for his recent altercation at Felabration, where he was seen hitting a man in a video shared by a social media critic, VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM condemned Portable’s actions and warned him against assaulting others. In response, Portable fired back, asserting his toughness and challenging VDM to inquire about his reputation in Abuja and Lagos. He justified the incident, claiming the man had repeatedly taken payments for shows without delivering.