You learn more from the street than school - Portable

Nigerian singer Portable discusses his difficult upbringing, the loss of his mother, and the lessons he learned from street life. He also defends the First Lady's comments on small-scale entrepreneurship, arguing that informal trade is a legitimate path to success.
Why it matters
The article provides insight into the cultural discourse surrounding poverty, entrepreneurship, and the informal economy in Nigeria.
Nigerian singer and entertainer Portable has opened up on his childhood struggles, street experiences and the lessons he learnt outside the classroom, stating that life on the streets taught him valuable skills.
The article presents the subject's personal perspective and experiences without taking a stance on the political controversy mentioned.
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