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“I’ve Done Bricklaying, Painting, Perform For N5,000 To Survive And Support My Mum” – Shallipopi
Nigerian artist Crown Uzama, widely known as Shallipopi, has shared a heartfelt story about his struggles before achieving fame.
The ‘Elon Musk Boys’ hitmaker opened up about the sacrifices he made to support his family, revealing that his journey to stardom was filled with hard work, resilience, and a refusal to give up despite overwhelming odds.
Taking to his X handle on Saturday, Shallipopi reflected on his humble beginnings after some criticized him for his statement about the importance of money to manhood.
He shared how his early days were marked by odd jobs and relentless determination to make ends meet.
From working as a bricklayer and painter to taking on other labor-intensive jobs like plastering and POP work, the artist said he did whatever was necessary to provide for himself and his family.
Shallipopi also recounted performing in clubs in Benin City for as little as N5,000 to help his mother pay bills.
Shallipopi would sneak out of the house at night to freestyle at local clubs like Jokers, returning home with just enough money to make a difference.
He described his experiences traveling across Nigeria, touring the 36 states not for fame but to survive and put food on the table.
He passionately wrote, “I’ve been to every part of Nigeria, going from town to town just to survive. I don’t know where you’re from, but you shouldn’t talk to me about shame.
This country is tough, and it doesn’t smile at anyone.
I’ve done everything from construction work to painting, working at workshops, and even performing at clubs for a few thousand naira just to help my mum.”
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The South African singer performed “Jump” and hyped the crowd, towards the end Gunna then appeared giving fans another surprise appearance. After that Tyla performed another hit song “Push to start”.
At the end of the concert Gunna thanks and hugs Tyla then they both exit the stage leaving fans cheering in excitement.
Nigerian Actor and Movie Producer, AY receives backlash from fans due to his lament about no support for Nollywood Men. Earlier this week the after expressed his discontent with the lack of support for men in the film industry unlike the support for women.
He stated that must have women features before they can get support. “Must we have breast and yansh to have the support of our fellow men?”
The actor releases his statement amid the promotion of his recent movie “The Waiter”. Fans calls out the Actor for wanting to use the pity card in order to get fans to watch his movie. The actor was also criticized for diminishing the works of actresses to their features.
Popular Religious Leader, Pastor Odumeje vows to defend the miracles of his church against those that do not support in 2025. He gave this statement during his last ministration with his church members. The Pastor stated that the miracles showcased are not staged and are indeed loaded with power.
He stated “When you stand against the miracle of this church, if you don’t die, I close this church. because that God that is doing that miracle must kill you. Ask one person and the lady that come out many years ago that said that all the miracle that we are doing here she is not existing to day.
Nobody speaks that kind thing and live, if anyone that comes out and says that the miracle we are doing here is a staged miracle, if God doesn’t kill that person i close the church. Because we have never done one staged miracle. Every miracle we do we see the beginning and the end. I told you that 2025 is 5H power.”
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