“What Influences Me to Do Music Is Hardship.” – Shallipopi

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2 years ago

November 23, 2024

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Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, who is better known by his stage name Shallipopi, recently revealed that although he is often seen with cigarettes in his photos and videos, he does not actually smoke.

He explained that his use of cigarettes is purely for aesthetic purposes and not for consumption.

In a candid interview with Soundcity, Shallipopi shared that many of his fans may not know this fact about him.

He emphasized that smoking is not part of his lifestyle, but rather a choice for visual appeal.

“One thing that my fans don’t know about me is that I don’t smoke.

It’s just aesthetics,” Shallipopi said, shedding light on the reality behind his image.

When asked about what motivates his music career, Shallipopi pointed to the struggles and challenges of life in Nigeria as his primary inspiration.

He expressed that the hardships faced by many in the country drive him to pursue music as a means of escape and expression.

“What influences me to do music is hardship. You don’t want to go through hardship in this country,” he confessed.

Shallipopi, known for his hit single ‘Oba Pluto,’ has been making headlines in the Nigerian music scene with his unique blend of Afrobeat and street cultural vibes.

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‘You No Be Her Boyfriend’ — Geh Geh Sparks Debate

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20 minutes ago

July 21, 2026

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Nigerian influencer Geh Geh has spoken about relationships and the current dating standard when it comes to finances.

He shared some of his personal thoughts, stating that if a woman is struggling financially and enters a relationship, she might depend on her partner for survival rather than love.

“You no be her boyfriend, bro. Na source of income you be. Person wey be say each time she needs something she go fit call to pay for those things wey she want. Na employer and employee na wetin una two dey do. Do you know the danger of paying for love? You go pay pay pay pay you no go pay finish…”

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Peller Shares the Strict Rule in His Relationship With Jarvis

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49 minutes ago

July 21, 2026

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TikTok influencers and couple Jarvis and Peller have spoken about their relationship and shared how committed they are to each other.

During a recent interview, Peller was asked if he had ever cheated on Jarvis. He replied no, before speaking more about their commitment.

“If you cheat, you die. It’s the rule of the relationship. Things will not go well for the person. Because we are in a commitment. The fact that we pray together. God is involved. And you now go and cheat. Will God sit down and be looking at you? I will swear for you.”

Jarvis then added that they have placed “curses” on each other if either of them cheats.

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The Biggest Hit Song From These Popular Artists

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2 hours ago

July 21, 2026

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Every artist has that one song that takes their career to another level. While we may all have different favourites, these are the biggest global hits that topped charts, broke records, and earned billions of streams worldwide.