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Shallipopi Explores Benin City Roots, Rema’s Influence, and Musical Journey on ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’

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7 months ago

November 24, 2023

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Nigerian singer and songwriter Shallipopi, recently had an open discussion on music journalism with Joey Akan on the podcast “Afrobeats Intelligence.” In the first episode of the second season of the show, Shallipopi explored many facets of his career as a musician.

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Shallipopi, who is from Benin city, talked about how local musicians were impacted by Rema, another famous artist from the same city. He discussed the reception his work has received in the industry and offered insights into the genre of his own music. The interview revealed insights into Shallipopi’s creative process by discussing things like his experimenting with sound.

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Shallipopi gave listeners a thorough understanding of his experiences and viewpoints by discussing topics pertaining to the financial side of his music career in addition to the artistic components. Fans and music enthusiasts will find the interview, which was done by Joey Akan, to be interesting as it delves deeply into Shallipopi’s past, influences, and the dynamics of the modern music landscape.

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About Shallipopi

Nigerian rapper, musician, and songwriter Crown Uzama (better known by his stage name, Shallipopi) first rose to fame in 2023 with the release of “Obapluto”. Shallipopi, who was signed to the Nigerian record company Dvpper Music Distribution, which Damillola Akinwunmi created, shot to international prominence with his hit song “Elon Musk” which peaked at No. 1 on the Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music chart.

Freestyle songs that were posted on social media sites like TikTok and other platforms marked the beginning of Shallipopi’s career. The publication of “Elon Musk” which displayed his own style and musical talent, marked his breakthrough.

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Shallipopi’s standing in the music industry was cemented in June 2023 when Apple Music chose him as the featured artist for its Up Next artist development programme in Nigeriia. Later that month, he dropped the remix of “Elon Musk,” featuring Fireboy DML and Zlatan, expanding the reach of his chart-topping single.

Shallipopi continued his musical career by releasing the single “Ex-Convict” in July 2023. The song made an amazing start at number 6 on the TurnTable Top 100. On July 11, 2023, he released his EP “Planet Pluto” in response to this achievement.

Shallipopi decided to take his profession to the next level and on October 17, 2023, he signed a deal with Dvpper Music Distribution to launch his own record label. Notably, he signed musicians Zerry DL and Tega Boi to his label that same day, showcasing his skill as a musician and his sense of entrepreneurship in the business.

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I Should Have Gone For Money Instead Of Love – Yvonne Jegede

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5 hours ago

June 10, 2024

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In a recent interview, Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede talked about her past marriage. She said she wished she had considered financial security more before getting married.

Jegede was married to actor Olakunle Fawole, but their marriage ended. In the interview, she said things changed after they got married. Her husband started finding fault with how she talked to him. He also made a big deal about their age difference, even though it wasn’t a problem before.

She said,

“He is eight years older than me. But the moment we got married, if I tell am say, ‘You dey crase,’ he would say I’m disrespecting him. I would then be like, ‘It’s the same me, same thing I’ve been saying for over 10 years.'”

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Jegede went on to explain that financial issues played a significant role in her decision to end the marriage. She felt she was carrying more of the financial burden than her husband.

“Let me just state the fact, I was bringing more of the money. Now I’m taking care of my son like nobody exists around me and it’s not easy, it’s not funny. I should have gone for money instead of love. Let me be very honest…”

Jegede’s comments about her marriage sparked discussions online, particularly about finances in marriage. Many social media users expressed their opinions. One person on Instagram even posted a message hoping for partners who take financial responsibility in relationships.

“As a guy, nor let money finish for your hand sha😢😢. Try ur best🙏,” said another user.

Another Instagram user said, “Anything a woman does for a man is never forgotten, but she might not always recall the times when the man supported her. Some women have selective memories, and it’s like they have two sides to them.”

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Media Personality, Stephanie Coker Opens Up On Her Battle With PCOS

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1 week ago

May 31, 2024

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Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun, a media personality and actress, bravely discussed her challenges with PCOS and IVF in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo. She revealed the emotional turmoil she faced after her second IVF attempt failed, confessing that she nearly resorted to taking her own life.

Stephanie disclosed that she invested a significant amount of money, over $40,000. She went as far as travelling to Los Angeles for an IVF procedure, only to have it end unsuccessfully last year.

After an unsuccessful round of IVF, she felt deeply discouraged and confided in a friend. She expressed a strange sense of rejection, feeling like even the baby didn’t want her. This was especially difficult because IVF was her only chance at having a child due to her PCOS.

The PCOS caused such severe bleeding that she was hospitalised, and at her worst point, she was confined to a wheelchair and even had to sleep outside in the garden to cope with the overwhelming internal heat. It had been a very physically and emotionally challenging time.

Furthermore, Stephanie Coker shared how the challenges escalated when her husband faced public scrutiny and lost his election. This intensified the backlash against them, adding another layer of difficulty to their already challenging situation.

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This was a #WithChude classic, and usually those only happen with veterans. But this one was.

In between the most beautiful tears, cool kid and It-girl Stephanie Coker tells me about the heartbreak from her second IVF operation just last year, after spending over $40,000 and… pic.twitter.com/Nhmpaj6PjD

— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) May 31, 2024

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President Tinubu Is Officially My GOAT – Brymo On National Anthem Change

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1 week ago

May 31, 2024

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After the change in the national anthem, singer Brymo declared President Tinubu the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) among all previous presidents.

The controversial singer declared this in an Instagram Story post on May 30, 2024.

He posted the lyrics of the old national anthem, emphasising the first stanza and comparing Africa and Nigeria to “polygamy” and a “family unit.”

He said,

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is officially my G.O.A.T of all the Nigerian presidents! Read the lyrics of the new national anthem. The first stanza is all you need; it asserts Nigeria for the motherland and now Africa can be the fatherland and be a symbol of polygamy and we can all focus on one family unit. My favourite part is ‘In brotherhood, we stand.’ We are all now members of the greatest cult on earth. Nigeria is now the only brotherhood that every boy and ambitious girl must belong to in this country. I am very happy.”

The Senate and the House of Representatives recently approved legislation to change the national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Shortly after, on May 29, 2024, President Tinubu signed the bill into law, officially changing the national anthem.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this on Wednesday, May 29, during a joint session of the National Assembly. This also marked the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s 4th Republic.

The change led to a range of reactions from Nigerians on social media, including confusion, anger, frustration, and, for some, like Brymo, happiness. Nigerian celebrities also expressed their feelings about the swift reversion to the previous national anthem.

Lillian Jean Williams wrote, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” She is a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria during its independence era, while Frances Berda composed the music. Pa Benedict Odiase wrote “Arise, O Compatriots,” and it was adopted in 1978.

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