The Nigerian music scene in 2023 witnessed the meteoric rise of Street hop star Shallipopi, whose chart-topping tracks dominated airwaves across the country. Now, Shallipopi has added a new layer to his persona by declaring a fresh moniker, “The Wise Tortoise,” alongside his existing title, “Pluto Presido.”
In a recent statement, the rapper asserted that paying attention to his lyrics reveals him to be the greatest philosopher of our time. Each sentence he drops, he claims, contains a myriad of hidden meanings, challenging his listeners to decode the richness in his words.
“From now on, call me not only the president of Pluto, but the wise tortoise. If you pay close attention to everything I have said, you would easily know I’m the greatest philosopher of our time, dropping a sentence that has a thousand meanings that only few can decode. Shallipopi dey write, Shakespeare Dey shake,” the statement reads.
Shallipopi had previously hinted at his philosophical inclinations in his song ‘Oscroh (Pepperline),’ a lead single from his debut album ‘Presido La Pluto.’ The artist rose to prominence in 2023 with hits like ‘Oba Pluto,’ ‘Elon Musk,’ and ‘Ex-Convict,’ blending his Bini heritage with a soundscape-defining use of Log drums.
Known for his street slang-laden lyrics with multiple connotations, Shallipopi has become a favorite among the youth audience. His unique blend of cultural elements and catchy tunes has solidified his position as a major force in the Nigerian music landscape. As he embraces the moniker “The Wise Tortoise,” Shallipopi adds another layer of intrigue to his evolving artistic identity.