If you want to stay relevant in music industry, be like Wizkid – Shallipopi

• Rising Nigerian artist Shallipopi believes silence and social media decorum, inspired by Wizkid, are keys to lasting relevance in the music industry.
• Shallipopi emphasizes that artists who talk excessively tend to lose their value, and silence lets the music and success do the talking. 
• According to Shallipopi, his own music is categorized as ‘afro-pluto.”

---

In a recent interview with 78 Factory, the fast-rising artist, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, shared his perspective on the power of silence and its role in maintaining relevance within the music industry.

Drawing inspiration from one of Nigeria’s most iconic singers, Wizkid, Shallipopi emphasized that remaining relevant in the music industry is not just about the beats and melodies but also the art of maintaining a certain level of mystique.

Shallipopi hails from Edo State, discussed his belief that excessive talking can diminish an artist’s value and that staying silent allows the music and success to speak for itself.

By following Wizkid’s example of using social media sparingly and judiciously, Shallipopi seeks to solidify his own place in the music industry.

Shallipopi, emphasized the idea that silence can be a powerful tool to create a sense of mystery and allure around an artist.

He believes that letting the artistry do the talking is a key strategy for long-term success.

This approach, inspired by Wizkid, who is known for his minimalist social media presence.

Furthermore, Shallipopi took the opportunity to clarify his musical genre. While some might mistakenly categorize his music as afrobeats, he is keen to distinguish it as “afro-pluto.” 

In other news, Fast-rising Nigerian singer Shallipopi has fired back at fellow artist Sypro, following public criticism of his musical style during a recent podcast appearance.

The exchange, which unfolded on Twitter, has left fans and followers eagerly watching the feud escalate.

The confrontation began when Shallipopi took to Twitter to address the issue, acknowledging that not everyone is a fan of his music but emphasizing that he does not let such criticism affect him.