Portable criticises fellow Nigerian singer Mavo, calling his live performances shambolic and accusing him of relying heavily on auto-tune

Nigerian controversial singer Portable has criticised fellow artist Mavo, claiming his performances are “shambolic” and over-reliant on auto-tune. The comments were made on Portable’s Instagram page on Thursday.

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Portable accused Mavo of depending on technology rather than skill, questioning his live band performances and contrasting him unfavourably with his own signees.

“Mavo uses auto-tune. I’ve been seeing some celebrities associating and collaborating with you. You now went to do a live band. Is that how to perform? Even my signees sing better than you. Your live performance is shambolic. That’s not how to use a live band. I blame the superstars who overlook real talents and support overhyped wack artists,” Portable wrote.

The singer’s remarks have reignited debate within the Nigerian music scene about the use of auto-tune and the quality of live performances.

Mavo has not yet responded to the criticism.

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Portable’s outspoken opinion adds to his reputation for controversial and candid statements in the industry, often sparking discussion among fans and fellow musicians.