Nigerian recording artiste, Crown Uzama, who is better known as Shallipopi, has explained his decision to become slimmer.
According to the rapper, he wants to go into modelling, therefore, he has to lose some weight.
The singer-songwriter made this known via his X account.
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The ‘Laho’ crooner sparked concerns after photos of him looking emaciated surfaced on social media.
Shallipopi revealed that the weight loss was deliberate.
He wrote, “Make una leave me make I slim jorr I wan start modelling.”
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The Fascinating Career of Shallipopi
Otherwise known as Mr Plutomania, Shallipopi has been the most fascinating modern Afrobeats musician due to his style of music, appealing lyrics to Gen Z, and most importantly, his ability to narrate the struggle and emergence through a relatable sound.
In almost three years, Shallipopi has been able to garner fans from across the globe, and he has consistently released smash hits to accompany his popularity.
Specifically, the 25-year-old musician gained recognition in 2023 with the release of his single, “Elon Musk“. He followed up with the extended play Planet Pluto.
Despite Shallipopi’s popularity, pundits have often condemned his approach to music. Some music critics have mentioned that he is lackadaisical with his approach, and he does not possess the quality to be an Afrobeats musician.
