Shallipopi
Shallipopi | |
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 Shallipopi in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Crown Uzama |
| Born | April 12, 2000[1][2] Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Edo State |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
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Crown Uzama[4] (born April 12, 2000), known professionally as Shallipopi, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He signed with Dvpper Music in 2023,[5] and rose to fame with his single "Elon Musk".[6] It moderately entered the TurnTable chart, while his debut studio album Presido La Pluto (2023) peaked at number one on the TurnTable Top 50[7] and debuted atop Apple Music top 100 albums.[8][9] His second studio album, Shakespopi (2024), was met with continued success as it became Shallipopi's second chart-topping album. Its lead single "ASAP" reached number one on the TurnTable Top 100.[10][11]
Career[edit]
Shallipopi started his career creating and sharing freestyles on TikTok and other social media platforms. He gained a breakthrough with the release of his debut single "Elon Musk" in January 2023.[12]
On June 20, 2023, Apple Music announced Shallipopi as the latest featured artist in its Up Next program in Nigeria.[13][14] He then released the remix of "Elon Musk" featuring Fireboy DML and Zlatan on June 30,[15][16] followed by the single "Ex-Convict" on July 7, which debuted at number 6 on the TurnTable Top 100.[17][18]
On July 11, 2023, Shallipopi released his EP, Planet Pluto.[19] Later that year, on October 17, 2023, he launched his own record label named Plutomania Records and simultaneously signed music acts Zerry DL and Tega Boi.[20][21]
Personal life[edit]
Uzama graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 2023 with a Computer Science degree.[22]
EFCC charges[edit]
On 30 May 2023 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested Shallipopi, his manager and others for alleged Internet-related fraud.[23][24] Shallipopi, his manager and others were convicted on 23 June 2023 and sentenced to two years imprisonment with the "option of fines".[25]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| Planet Pluto (EP) |
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| Presido La Pluto |
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| Shakespopi |
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Singles[edit]
| Title | Release date | Album |
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| "Elon Musk" | 14 March 2023 | Planet Pluto |
| "Sharpiru" | 20 April 2023 | |
| "Ex Convict" | 7 July 2023 | |
| "Things on Things" | 13 October 2023 | Presido La Pluto |
| "Oscroh (Pepperline)" | ||
| "Evil Receive" | 8 November 2023 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Shallipopi Biography: Rising Nigerian Music Star". meeteverydaypeople.com.ng. 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Shallipopi". naijatraffic.ng. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ Utere, Naomi (19 October 2023). "Shallipopi launches Plutomania Records, signs 2 artists". NotJustOk. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Oluwapelumi, Oluwayemi (8 February 2024). "How I got my stage name – Shallipopi". P.M. News. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Shallipopi launches Plutomania Records, in Patnership with Dapper Music and Entertainment". 19 October 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Akintonde, Oluwasola (26 July 2023). "Street-pop Sensation Shallipopi Debuts On Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart with Elon Musk". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Official Top 50 Albums". TurnTable charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "Weekly Albums Chart Round-Up: Shallipopi, ODUMODUBLVCK, Rema & more". Album Talks. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "Weekly Albums Chart Round-Up: Shallipopi achieves clean sweep on the charts". Album Talks. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ ""TurnTable Charts Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable charts. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Jennifer (13 April 2024). "Shallipopi's album, 'Shakespopi' takes over 1st-9th position on Apple Music chart". Gistlover. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Mandy (2 June 2023). ""Inside That Your Evian Meaning": Shallipopi's 'Elon Musk' Lyrics Explained". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ Akintonde, Oluwasola (20 June 2023). "Apple Music Announces Afrobeat Singer As Nigeria's Up Next Artist". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Online, Tribune (16 June 2023). "Shallipopi announced as Apple music's 'Up Next' artiste in Nigeria". Tribune Online. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (30 June 2023). "Fireboy DML joins Shallipopi & Zlatan on the Remix of "Elon Musk" | Watch". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Arunaye, Newton (29 June 2023). "Shallipopi ft Fireboy DML x Zlatan – Elon Musk Remix". LEGIT9JA. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Chukwu, Azonuchechi (11 July 2023). "Portable Drag Shallipopi For Topping Apple Music Chart With Few Seconds Of Fame". Naija247News. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ ""Planet Pluto" Reviewed: The path is clear for Shallipopi to take off". MoreBranches. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Adeayo, Adebeyi (19 October 2023). "Shallipopi announces his label Plutomania Records, unveils 2 new artists artists". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Shade, Metibogun (18 October 2023). "Wetin CEO of Plutomania Record Dey Sing": Shallipopi Floats New Label, Signs 2 Artistes". Legit Ng. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Oke, Odunmorayo (22 November 2023). "Nigerian Singer Shallipopi Graduates from Auchi Polytechnic". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "EFCC arrests popular Tiktok musician, others over internet fraud". Punch Newspapers. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ Ogunsemore, John (27 June 2023). "Internet fraud: Shallipopi's manager, 3 others jailed in Kaduna". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ https://www.efcc.gov.ng/efcc/news-and-information/news-release/9291-court-convicts-popular-tiktok-musician-crown-uzama-five-others-for-internet-fraud
- ^ Okhide, Peter (10 July 2023). "Shallipopi takes us to 'Planet Pluto' with fiery six-track EP". NotJustOk.com.
- ^ Okhide, Peter (9 November 2023). "Shallipopi releases debut album 'Presido La Pluto'". NotJustOk.com.
- ^ Okhide, Peter (12 April 2024). "Shallipopi channels inner Shakespeare on sophomore album 'Shakespopi'". NotJustOk.com.