Portable Features Terry G in ‘Ogbafia’
Singer and songwriter Portable has joined forces with fellow energetic performer and Nigerian music veteran Terry G for a new single titled “Gbafia,” produced by Wale Omega. Stream here. Listen below:
Singer and songwriter Portable has joined forces with fellow energetic performer and Nigerian music veteran Terry G for a new single titled “Gbafia,” produced by Wale Omega. Stream here. Listen below:
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