In a post shared on his social media handle, the “Akpako Master” stated that such comparisons are disrespectful, especially considering his longstanding impact on the Nigerian music scene.
“Comparing me to Portable is disrespectful because I actually have music people listen to 10 years later,” Terry G wrote.
Known for his eccentric style and energetic street anthems such as Free Madness and Akpako, Terry G was a dominant force in the street pop genre during the late 2000s and early 2010s. While both he and Portable share a reputation for being unconventional and unpredictable performers, Terry G believes their similarities end at surface-level antics.
Although some social media users pointed to a viral podcast where Terry G allegedly likened himself to Portable, the artist was quick to shut down the claim. “You go dey believe Nedu podcast?” he responded, questioning the credibility of the source.
In his statement, Terry G acknowledged that while both he and Portable have cultivated controversial personas, his behavior during his peak era had artistic intent and cultural relevance. “E still no craze reach me. My craze dey justified,” he said, implying that his theatrics were part of a larger creative vision.
Interestingly, despite distancing himself from the comparisons, Terry G had previously collaborated with Portable on a track, a fact some fans highlighted as contradictory. However, he maintained that collaboration does not equate to parity in legacy or musical influence.
This latest statement by Terry G comes in the wake of Portable’s recent legal troubles, including an arrest for alleged slander, which has kept him in the headlines for reasons beyond music.
As the debate continues online, fans remain divided—some defending Portable’s rising popularity, while others agree with Terry G’s assertion that musical legacy should be the true measure of an artist’s impact.