Shallipopi is teasing his new music release on Friday. The Nigerian Afrobeats star who hails from Benin posted a studio photo of himself enjoying jollof rice with the caption, “New music Friday jorrrrrrrr”.
This announcement has sparked excitement among his fans, known as Plutomaniacs, who are speculating about the track’s sound and possible collaborations.
Shallipopi’s music career has been on a meteoric rise, with hits like “Elon Musk”, “ASAP”, and “Laho”, which he released in March and followed up with a remix featuring Burna Boy and ODUMODUBLVCK in April.
His debut album “Presido La Pluto” and follow-up “Shakespopi” both topped charts, solidifying his reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most innovative voices.
Some of Shallipopi’s notable works include
• Shakespopi Album: His second studio project, released in 2024, featuring nine curated Hip Hop and Afrobeats tracks with collaborators like Reehaa, Zerrydl, Tega Boi DC, and Jeneral.
• ”Laho” and “Laho II”: Showcasing his ability to blend Afrobeats with other styles, with “Laho II” featuring Burna Boy and ODUMODUBLVCK.
• ”Order”: A collaboration with Olamide, released in November 2024, which combines their confident and charismatic styles.
Fans are eagerly anticipating Shallipopi’s new music, wondering if it will feature any notable collaborations or showcase a new sound.