By Oyinkansayo Wole-Bodunde.
Portable, a controversial artist known for his attention-grabbing antics and music, has announced his latest project, an EP titled “The Chosen.”
This new release is inspired by the viral video trend of the same name, which features testimonies of miracles from members of the Nigerian Pentecostal Church Chosen Revival Ministries.
The church gained social media attention due to its members’ remarkable testimonies. As a result, social media users and content creators began sharing comedic and exaggerated testimony clips.
Portable’s EP aims to soundtrack this viral phenomenon. The album cover art features the artist wearing the church’s signature bip. This move follows Portable’s pattern of releasing music that capitalizes on viral moments.
In 2023, Portable released the song “I Am Not A Prisoner” after spending time in jail for assaulting police officers who came to his house to execute a court warrant. This latest announcement is consistent with his strategy of using trending topics to stay relevant.
Portable’s ability to tap into internet sensations and create music around them has contributed to his reputation as a social media sensation. With “The Chosen” EP, he seeks to engage his fans with timely and provocative content.
