Who is Crown Uzama?

Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter making waves in the Afrobeat and hip-hop music scene. Born on April 12, 2000, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Shallipopi gained recognition through viral freestyles on TikTok before breaking into mainstream music.

Career Breakthrough

In March 2023, Shallipopi skyrocketed to fame with the release of his hit single “Elon Musk.” The song gained massive popularity, earning him a dedicated fan base and significant streaming numbers. Following this, he dropped his debut extended play, “Planet Pluto,” later in 2023.

Albums & Hit Songs

Shallipopi has continued to dominate the charts with his music. In 2023, he released his first studio album, “Presido La Pluto,” which debuted at No.1 on the TurnTable Top 50 chart in Nigeria.

In 2024, he followed up with his second studio album, “Shakespopi,” which also topped the charts. The track “ASAP” from this album secured the No.1 spot on the TurnTable Top 100.

Awards & Recognition

Due to his remarkable rise in the industry, Apple Music selected Shallipopi as part of its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria in 2023.