Portable Beats Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvck, Blaq Bonez To Win First International Music Award

Nigerian Street-hop artist, Portable has won the ‘Best New Artist” at the African Entertainment Awards (USA), beating the likes of Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvk, Blaq Bones, and others.

Portable, who was nominated alongside other top Nigerian and African artists, emerged victorious, making it his first international award.

Annoucing the news on its Twitter page, ChartsAfrica wrote: “Congratulations #Portable on winning the Best New Artist Award at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEUSA).”

The artist acknowledged the achievement by reposting the announcement on his Instagram page.

Portable has been a lightning rod for attention, known for his unique street-hop style that resonates with a diverse audience.

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KanyiDaily recalls that Portable recently surprised everyone by making an unexpected appearance on Instagram live chat of the Trinidadian-American rapper, Nicki Minaj.

Tobias Sylvester

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