Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has criticised fellow artiste Portable, questioning the visibility of his reported earnings.
The āBangdadadangā crooner made the remarks during a livestream conversation with Peller, while explaining his decision to stay off music streaming platform Audiomack.
During the session, the host suggested that he follow Portableās example by uploading his songs to the platform. However, Speed Darlington declined, arguing that streaming services do not generate meaningful income for him.
He also cast doubt on claims of financial success tied to streaming, stating that he does not see evidence of such wealth reflected in Portableās lifestyle.
The rapper maintained that he prefers a direct-to-consumer approach, insisting that listeners should pay to access his music rather than stream it for free or at low cost.
His comments come weeks after Portable publicly appealed for support in digital promotion, particularly calling on music executive Don Jazzy to assist with marketing efforts. Portable had also expressed concerns about limited revenue from streaming platforms despite claiming a global audience for his songs.
The exchange highlights ongoing debates within the Nigerian music industry over streaming income and sustainable revenue models for artistes.
