Nigerian singer, Shallipopi, has opened up about the challenges he faced while trying to gain recognition in the music industry, revealing that several colleagues treated him poorly between 2023 and 2024.
In a post shared on social media, the ‘Ex-convict’ crooner disclosed that many Nigerian artists were neither welcoming nor supportive during his early rise, noting that he did not receive the kind of acceptance he had hoped for.
According to him, the experience significantly shaped his current attitude, making him tougher in his dealings.
On his X handle, the singer wrote, “2023/2024 many artist pour me spit for face…. I mean manyyyyyy, that’s why I’m extra mean, ogun go kill of una one by one as time dey go.”
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Shallipopi gained widespread attention after his breakout single, Elon Musk, went viral online, earning him a growing fan base.
The song’s success was further amplified by a remix featuring Zlatan Ibile and Fireboy DML, helping to cement his place in the mainstream music scene.
In October 2023, Shallipopi also acknowledged Zlatan’s impact on his career, stating in an Instagram post that the rapper gave his journey “life” free of charge.
