Throwback videos of Nigerian singer and rapper Crown Uzama known professionally as Shallipopi have surfaced online and by extension serve as a source of inspiration to some people.
In the old videos, Shallipopi was spotted with his brother and little boys engaging in freestyles and comedy skits.
In the freestyle video, the much younger Shallipopi was seen effortlessly dishing out lyrics while his brother was doing backup for him.
He refused to give up on his dream as an entertainer as he was with his brother and other boys creating funny skits.
In another video, Shallipopi was seen at a lounge beside a swimming pool performing for people.
Recall that Shallipopi rose to mainstream fame in 2023 following the release of his single “Elon Musk”, which peaked at number one on the Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music.
Within one year, Shallipopi has become an established artistes with hit songs that generated high replay value among music lovers.
Some of the songs include, Puff and Pass, Ex-Convict, Obapluto, Things on Things, Cast, Plutomania, Oscroh, Evil Receive and more.
Shallipopi has been spotted with big names in the music industry including, Davido, Burna Boy, Rema and Wizkid.
Recently Shallipopi put the country name on the world map as he shutdown his sold-out concert in UK and was surprised by Wizkid.
Recalling his past in a latest post on X formerly called Twitter, Shallipopi wrote;
” I remember when I used to go out at night just to go freestyle in Benin city clubs, hoping I will get sprayed money so I can go home and give my mummy. I Remember when they always collect mic for my hand if I too perform unto say I be upcoming, I remember when they pay me 5k to perform for uniben.. many things dey wey I remember.”
Checkout the old videos of Shallipopi and his brother below (swipe to view more);
See reactions below;
iamtrinityguy: God is Good ❤❤❤❤.
adeleke_sadey: I can’t even date him, am not his mate and financially m OK, we don’t love for money dear 😒.
iam_bmodel: And He didn’t leave him behind now that he has grown. That’s lovely.
theibukunoluwa1: Everyone you see enjoying greatness now has been in the game for long,you are just seeing them because it’s there time👏❤.
amietorii: In summary ; Don’t give up , ❤🙌.