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The Moment Burna Boy Surprised Shallipopi At Lagos Concert (Video)

Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy ignited the crowd on Friday night with an unannounced appearance during Shallipopi’s headline performance at Iconiq Fest in Lagos, sending fans into a state of sheer excitement.

The surprise moment unfolded at the Landmark Event Centre, where Burna Boy joined Shallipopi on stage during the closing segment of the rapper’s set.

Dressed casually, the global star instantly lifted the energy at the venue, turning the performance into what has since become the most talked-about moment of the festival’s three-day debut.

The duo thrilled fans with a live rendition of “Laho II (Remix)”, after which Burna Boy went on to perform his hit single “Dem Dey.” At one point, Shallipopi hailed Burna Boy as “ODG, the highest,” a remark that drew thunderous cheers from the packed audience.

Iconiq Fest ran from December 18 to 20, with Chike, BNXN and Shallipopi headlining across the three days. Other acts on the lineup included Famous Pluto and Zerry DL, as the festival carved out a strong place for itself in Lagos’ ever-growing “Detty December” calendar.

Organisers recorded a strong turnout throughout the event, with no major disruptions reported. Burna Boy’s unexpected appearance, however, stood out as the defining highlight, instantly dominating conversations on social media and among concertgoers.

In a December already filled with high-profile shows and musical comebacks, the unplanned collaboration served as a reminder that the most electric moments in live music are often the ones no one sees coming.

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Relationship Is a Financial Mistake – Shallipopi

Popular Nigerian musician, Shallipopi, has urged men to stay away from relationships.
According to him, relationships are financial mistakes.
The singer stated that this is especially true for those from modest backgrounds.
While advising men to live within their means, Shallipopi offered what he considered a safer alternative.
Speaking on Monday in a series of posts on X, the singer posted: “The biggest financial mistake, when you and your papa nor dey the Top 10 list of richest people in Africa, you go cry bro. OS na financial mistake, Girlfriend na financial mistake, stay celibate.”
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AFRIMA: Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy Battle For Artiste Of The Year

Nigerian music stars Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido are set to compete for Artiste of the Year at the 11th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

Burna Boy, Davido, and Shallipopi dominated the list of the 2025 AFRIMA nominations across Africa.

Davido and Burna Boy bagged five nominations each while Shallipopi got four, including Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year.

Rema secured three nominations including Artiste of the Year.

Ayra Starr who was nominated in two categories is also in the Artiste of the Year contest with other big stars, Burna Boy, Davido, and El Grande Toto.

Global public voting commences from September 10.

This year’s AFRIMA awards ceremony will be hosted in Nigeria between November 25 to 30, 2025.

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Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated for AFRIMA 2025

Davido, Burna Boy, Shallipopi have been nominated for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
Burna Boy and Davido lead the pack with five nominations each, including Album of the Year for their respective albums “No Sign of Weakness” and “5ive”.
They’ll also compete in the Song of the Year and Best Collaboration categories.
Other notable nominees include Shallipopi, who scored four nominations, including Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year for his collaboration “Laho”.
Ayra Starr earned two nominations, including Artiste of the Year, where she’ll go up against Burna Boy, Davido, and Moroccan rapper El Grande Toto.
Other strong contenders include South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa with five nominations, Morocco’s El Grande Toto with five, Senegal’s Mia Guissé with five, and Ghana’s Moliy who also secured five.
Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, South Africa’s Tyla and Eswatini’s Uncle Waffles picked up four nominations each.
The awards ceremony will take place in Lagos from November 25 to 30, featuring various events such as the AFRIMA Music Village, Africa Music Business Summit, Nominees Party, and the grand finale on November 30.
The event will be broadcast live to over 84 countries, highlighting African music’s global impact.
AFRIMA jury member Delani Makhalima praised the nominees, saying, “For years our voices were not heard, but today African music is global. This is AFRIMA, the biggest music entity on the continent.”
The diversity of nominees, including artists from Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, and the diaspora, reflects the richness and global reach of African music.
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Singer Shallipopi Gifts Fan N1 Million to Buy Lunch

Nigerian singer Shallipopi has gifted a fan N1m for lunch.
It all happened after the fan took to X and jokingly begged him for lunch money.
The fan identified as Adémola, jokingly pleaded with the singer to help him with money for lunch.
Shockingly, the singer obliged and sent him N1m.
The fan later shared a screenshot of the successful PalmPay transaction.
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Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated For 2025 MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards has unveiled nominations for their 2025 edition.

Nigerian singers, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck were nominated for the 2025 Music of Black Origin Awards.

Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake are nominated in the Best International Act category alongside Beyonce, Glorilla, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Tyla.

In the Best African Music Act category, Asake, Ayra Starr, Bnxn & Ruger, Odumodublvck, Rema, Shallipopi, and Tems are nominated alongside South African singers; Tyla and Uncle Waffles.

For the first time, the ceremony will take place in Newcastle, at the Utilita Arena on Tuesday, February 18.

See the full 2025 MOBO Awards Nominations List below….

Best Male Act

Bashy

Central Cee

D-Block Europe

Ghetts

Nemzzz

Sampha

Best Female Act In Association With Got2b

Cleo Sol

Darkoo

Jorja Smith

Little Simz

Nia Archives

Raye

Album Of The Year

Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive

Cleo Sol – Gold

Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose

Jorja Smith – Falling Or Flying

Sampha – Lahai

Skrapz – Reflection

Song Of The Year

Central Cee Feat. Lil Baby – Band4Band

Chase & Status, Stormzy – Backbone

Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior – Favourite Girl

Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani

Leostaytrill – Pink Lemonade

Odeal – Soh-Soh

Best Newcomer

Chy Cartier

Elmiene

Fimiguerrero

Flowerovlove

Jordan Adetunji

Len

Leostaytrill

Myles Smith

Odeal

Pozer

Video Of The Year In Association With Lner

Meekz – Mini Me’s (Directed By Kc Locke)

Mnelia –  My Man (Directed By Femi Bello)

Raye – Genesis (Directed By Otis Dominique & Raye)

Sampha – Only (Directed By Dexter Navy)

Skepta – Gas Me Up (Diligent) (Directed By Steveo)

Unknown T Feat. Loyle Carner – Hocus Pocus (Directed By Felix Brady)

Best R&B/Soul Act Supported By Kiss Fm

Cleo Sol

Elmiene

Flo

Jaz Karis

Jorja Smith

Nippa

Odeal

Sasha Keable

Shae Universe

Sinead Harnett

Best Alternative Music Act In Association With Marshall

Alt Blk Era

Bob Vylan

Hak Baker

Kid Bookie

Native James

Spider

Best Grime Act Supported By Trench

Chip

D Double E

Duppy

Kruz Leone

Manga Saint Hilare

Scorcher

Best Hip Hop Act Supported By Bbc Radio 1Xtra

Bashy

Cristale

Headie One

Nines

Potter Payper

Skrapz

Best Drill Act

163margs

Central Cee

Headie One

Kairo Keyz

K-Trap

Pozer

Best International Act

Asake

Ayra Starr

Beyonce

Glorilla

Kendrick Lamar

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Tems

Tyla

Best Performance In A Tv Show/Film

Angela Wynter As Yolande Trueman In Eastenders

Caroline Chikezie As Noma In Power Book Ii: Ghost

Diane Parish As Denise Fox In Eastenders

Dionne Brown As Queenie In Queenie

Ghetts As Krazy In Supacell

Jacob Anderson As Louis In Interview With The Vampire

Jasmine Jobson As Jaq In Top Boy

Josh Tedeku As Tazer In Supacell

Kingsley Ben-Adir As Bob Marley In Bob Marley: One Love

Tosin Cole As Michael In Supacell

Best Media Personality

90’s Baby Show

Aj Odudu

Chuckie Online

Craig Mitch

Henrie Kwushue

Madame Joyce

Micah Richards

Specs Gonzalez

The Receipts Podcast

Zeze Millz

Best African Music Act In Association With Loco Music

Asake (Nigeria)

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)

King Promise (Ghana)

Odumodublvck (Nigeria)

Rema (Nigeria)

Shallipopi (Nigeria)

Tems (Nigeria)

Tyla (South Africa)

Uncle Waffles (South Africa)

Best Caribbean Music Act

Popcaan

Shenseea

Skillibeng

Spice

Valiant

Yg Marley

Best Jazz Act

Amy Gadiaga

Blue Lab Beats

Ego Ella May

Ezra Collective

Kokoroko

Yussef Dayes

Best Electronic/Dance Act Supported By Mixmag

Eliza Rose

Nia Archives

Pinkpantheress

Salute

Shygirl

Tsha

Best Producer

Ceebeaats

Inflo

Juls

M1onthebeat

P2j

Sammy Soso

Best Gospel Act Supported By Premier Gospel

Annatoria

Imrhan

Limoblaze

Reblah

Still Shadey

Volney Morgan & New Ye

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I Don’t Smoke, It’s Just Aesthetics – Singer, Shallipopi Says

Crown Uzama, the popular Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Shallipopi, has claimed that he doesn’t smoke despite posing with cigarettes in his pictures and videos.

He claimed that he uses cigarettes for aesthetics.

The ‘Oba Pluto’ crooner disclosed this in a recent interview with Soundcity.

“One thing that my fans don’t know about me is that I don’t smoke. It’s just aesthetics,” he said.

On what inspired him to do music, Shallipopi said, “What influences me to do music is hardship. You don’t want to go through hardship in this country.”

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Men Who Don’t Have Money Are Ladies – Shallipopi

Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi has mocked broke men.
According to him, any man that is broke is a woman.
He made the claim on his X handle on Friday when he wrote, “Na money make u be man, if u nor get join the ladies set.”

In another post, Shallipopi slammed poor men who fall in love instead of chasing money.
“If u like no get money, dey find babe, u fit say life na 2014,” he wrote.
His views angered some fans who told him that money isn’t everything but he insisted that money was essential.
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Rema And Shallipopi’s ‘Benin Boys’ Featured On EA FC25 Playlist

Rema and Shallipopi‘s hit track ‘Benin Boys’ has been featured on the official soundtrack for EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 is a popular football video game formerly known as FIFA.
This latest mileston highlights the growing global influence of Nigerian artists in the entertainment industry.

EA Sports, the game’s developer, unveiled the full playlist for EA FC 25 earlier this week, showcasing a diverse range of music from international artists across different genres.
‘Benin Boys‘, known for its infectious beat and cultural references to the artists’ hometown of Benin City, Nigeria, has gained significant traction since its release.
Its selection for the game’s soundtrack marks another major milestone in both Rema and Shallipopi’s careers.
Fans of both artists expressed excitement on social media, celebrating the achievement and noting how Nigerian music continues to break into new global arenas.
“It’s incredible to see Nigerian artists representing on such a huge platform,” one fan tweeted while others predicted that the energetic track would be a fan favourite for gamers.
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Charge According To Your Worth – Shallipopi Tells Artistes

Shallipopi, the popular Nigerian singer, has advised his fellow artistes to charge according to their values.

He stated this while addressing the debate over high fees charged by Nigerian artistes.

Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, the singer noted that an artiste’s value is linked to the success and reach of their music.

While disputing the notion that Nigerian artists have overpriced themselves out of the local market, he emphasised that artistes who achieve similar streaming as American artistes should charge comparable fees.

“It depends on your music and where it has gotten, that is what your price is going to be.

“If your music has gotten the same stream as an American artiste, you should be charging the same way they charge but if is not up to that you cannot overcharge,” he stated.

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