“I go still finish school as I dey like this” – Portable opens up on biggest regret after dropping out of Kwara Poly

Nigerian street-pop singer Portable has revealed that he plans to return to school years after dropping out of Kwara State Polytechnic, saying leaving the institution remains one of his biggest regrets.

The singer made the disclosure while reflecting on his education and rise to fame in a preview of the Honest Brunch Podcast.

Portable explained that financial difficulties forced him to abandon his studies despite his determination to earn a tertiary qualification.

According to him, he struggled to pay his school fees and even sold sachet water in an effort to remain in school before eventually dropping out.

The singer also claimed he gained admission into Kwara Poly through the institution’s indigene quota, where he studied Business Administration before discontinuing his programme.

Portable reflects on education and success

Portable said, “I go still finish school as I dey like this. I no finish school. I no see anybody to sponsor me again. The school fees is high. I go still finish school as I dey like this. Na Kwara Poly pain me pass. I be student… Na indigene this thing I use enter. I studied Business Administration. Person wey dem dey call olodo for my family na me still dey feed my papa now. 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.”

While recounting his journey, the singer said he now supports his family financially despite once being regarded as the least academically gifted among his siblings.

Fans react as singer shares future plans

Portable’s remarks have sparked conversations online, with many fans applauding his desire to complete his education despite achieving success in the music industry.

Others praised his message that education remains valuable while acknowledging that people can succeed through different paths.

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JUST IN: Portable, has opened up about his difficult upbringing, revealing that he hawked sachet water to pay his way through school without any sponsor and is now responsible for supporting his family despite once being regarded as the “olodo” in the house. pic.twitter.com/4hozedOWhr

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