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]
Shallipopi | |
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 Shallipopi in 2023 | |
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| 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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Career
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
Uzama graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in 2023 with a Computer Science degree.[22]
EFCC charges
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
Albums
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| Planet Pluto (EP) |
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| Presido La Pluto |
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| Shakespopi |
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Singles
| 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 |