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Shallipopi Urges Nigerian Artists to Charge Based on Global Success
In a recent interview with News Central TV, Nigerian singer Shallipopi shared his thoughts on how artists should determine their fees, offering some advice to his fellow musicians.
He addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the high charges demanded by Nigerian artists, stating that an artist’s fee should be directly tied to the value of their music and its reach.
According to Shallipopi, an artist’s value is closely linked to the success of their music, particularly in terms of streaming numbers and overall impact.
He argued that artists whose music performs on par with international acts, such as American musicians, deserve to charge fees that reflect that level of success.
He emphasized that it’s not about inflating prices without reason but rather about matching one’s price to the level of achievement and recognition the music has garnered.
“It all boils down to where your music has reached. If your music is getting the same streams as an American artist, then it’s only fair to charge at that level.
But if your streams and success don’t match up, you shouldn’t overprice yourself,” Shallipopi explained.
His comments come at a time when some have raised concerns about Nigerian artists pricing themselves out of the local market, but Shallipopi firmly disputed this notion.
Instead, he believes that artists who have worked hard to achieve global recognition and massive streams have every right to set fees comparable to their international counterparts.
Ultimately, the value of an artist, according to him, lies in the measurable success of their music and its ability to resonate on a large scale.
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has announced his upcoming wedding celebration with his longtime partner, Davita Lamai.
The couple revealed that their wedding celebration will take place on October 24, 2026, in a pre-wedding video shared on social media.
The video featured a voice-over from one of their children, who spoke about the love and support their parents have shown each other while reflecting on their family life.
Zlatan and Davita have been together for several years and share children. Their wedding announcement has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans, who are looking forward to the couple’s celebration.
The announcement comes after reports of a private civil ceremony earlier in 2026, with the upcoming event expected to mark another celebration of their union.
It’s a new month, which means K-drama fans have more series to add to their watchlists.
October 2026 brings a range of new Korean dramas, from romance and comedy to medical stories, mysteries and thrillers. Some have already premiered, while others are scheduled to arrive later in the month.
Here are 11 K-dramas to look out for this October:
- Your Personal Taxi
- Between Steps
- Take Charge of My Heart
- Doctor X
- 100 Days of Deception
- Make Me Tingle
- Love in Disguise
- Final Table
- Oh! My Guard
- Dead-End Job
- The Perfect Lie
Several global music stars began their careers while they were still teenagers, growing up in the spotlight as their songs gained popularity around the world.
Justin Bieber is one of the best-known examples. He rose to fame as a teenager after his music videos attracted attention online. Selena Gomez also became a household name at a young age through acting and music.
Here are 10 singers who achieved fame early in their lives:
- Justin Bieber – Rose to international fame as a teenager with songs such as “Baby.”
- Selena Gomez – Gained early recognition through acting before building a successful music career.
- Miley Cyrus – Became famous as a teenager through Hannah Montana and later released hit songs.
- Taylor Swift – Began her music career as a teenager and became known for country songs such as “Our Song.”
- Billie Eilish – Gained international attention as a teenager with “Ocean Eyes.”
- Rihanna – Rose to fame as a teenager with her debut single “Pon de Replay.”
- Ariana Grande – First became known through acting before establishing herself as a pop singer.
- Britney Spears – Became a global pop sensation as a teenager with “…Baby One More Time.”
- Shawn Mendes – Gained attention as a teenager by sharing song covers online before releasing his own music.
- Olivia Rodrigo – Built an acting career while young before achieving major music success with “drivers license.”
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