Nigerian street-hop sensation Portable has once again turned a viral moment into musical inspiration with the announcement of his latest EP, ‘The Chosen.’ Known for his eccentric personality and knack for staying in the spotlight, Portable draws from the trending social media phenomenon surrounding the Nigerian Pentecostal church, Chosen Revival Ministries.
The viral trend began with mind-blowing testimonies of miracles from church members, who are easily recognizable by their brightly colored bibs. As these testimonies spread online, social media users and content creators began sharing exaggerated, comedic versions, propelling the trend to new heights.
Riding the wave of this internet craze, Portable has decided to soundtrack the moment with his new project ‘The Chosen.’ In typical fashion, he fully embraces the trend, even donning the church’s signature bib on the album cover.
This is not the first time Portable has capitalized on viral moments to release new music. In 2023, following his brief stint in jail for assaulting police officers, he released ‘I Am Not A Prisoner.’ And in 2024, after a public feud with socialite Bobrisky, he dropped the diss track ‘Brotherhood.’ He also released ‘Spiderman’ after a video of him jumping a fence to evade arrest went viral.
With ‘The Chosen,’ Portable once again demonstrates his unique ability to fuse viral culture with his music, keeping fans entertained and engaged.
