Entertainment
Shallipopi addresses concerns over lyrics promoting fraud
Shallipopi, the Nigerian singer, has addressed concerns over lyrics which appeared to be encouraging fraud.
In an chat with Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Shallipopi was asked to speak on the morality of his music and why they seem to promote cybercrime.
The difference between Shallipopi and Pengman is that he sings about fraud and we love fraud music here 🤦🏽♂️. He’s not more talented. https://t.co/76QmMWt3Iz
— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) July 31, 2023
In the history of fraud music Shallipopi didn’t disappoint in this Ex Convict song. From Yahooze, to Naira Marley’s Am I a Yahoo Boy & Soapy, to Cash App & now Ex Convict, it definitely was up to standard. You deserve that No. 1 spot, and you go reach am! 🫶🏽
— Gucci icecream🍦 (@Gucciicecream__) July 9, 2023
Tell shallipopi to focus on fraud, music is not his thing.
— BIGJOE OF ABUJA 🇳🇬 (@Bigjoe_O1) November 15, 2023
shallipopi is a fraud nigga that has tasted music money and you think say he no go die for there. dey play 😂
— 25OO†, 25 hunnid not – (@lenis25OO) November 10, 2023
shallipopi is premium fraud music
— jak(e) brigante #OccupyJulorbiHouse (@lanth_fan) August 29, 2023
In response, the singer said he knows he has been termed an “Afro-fraud” but none of his lyrics explicitly supports fraud.
He also challenged the interviewer to point out a specific line related to fraud in his music and offered to explain the context if such a line exists.
“I told you they call me Afro-fraud. The thing is that, there is no lyrics that is in my music that is about fraud but you just assume that it is fraud music,” he said.
“Can you tell me one line about fraud that I have said in my music and I will explain it for you?”
The interviewer then pointed to a line from Shallipopi’s hit track ‘Ex-Convict’: “When you say I steal money, unto men in red I gats pay them back”.
Responding, Shallipopi clarified that the lyric is not about him personally, but rather about the consequences of stealing money.
He added that the song was intended to resonate with individuals who have been convicted in the past.
“It means if you steal money, if dem catch you, you go pay back. I like singing about what I know you will relate to, when I sing, I dabble money, it does not mean I am talking about myself,” he added.
“‘Ex-Convict’ is for people that are ex-convicts too. If you have not been convicted before you might say you do not understand it, leave it for people that understand it.”
Shallipopi rose to fame after releasing his first single titled ‘Elon Musk’.
On May 30, Shalliopi and his manager were arrested for alleged internet-related fraud.
They were convicted on June 23, 2023, and sentenced to two years in prison with the option of paying a fine.
The release of ‘Ex-Convict’ came shortly after their arrest.
Entertainment
Chris Brown opens up on dating multiple ladies
Chris Brown, the American singer, has revealed that he is in a polygamous relationship.
Brown, in a YouTube live with Kai Cenat, the US content creator, addressed questions about his personal life.
When asked if he was in a relationship, the 35-year-old Virginia-born artiste replied, “I am in multiple”.
Cenat sought clarification, asking, “Like more than one girlfriend?” Brown responded, “Something like that”.
The award-winning singer also emphasized the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining his polygamous relationships.
“Just keep it a hundred. Be honest,” he added.
This is not the first time Brown would be addressing polygamy.
In an interview with Hot 97, the singer opened up about the challenges of maintaining a monogamous relationship due to his celebrity status and constant exposure to women.
“The hardest part is trying to keep a monogamous relationship, but still wanting to be the 25-year-old sex symbol,” he said.
“You go to shows. You might walk by somebody’s room, and you might see about six or seven of them thangs. And you’re like, dang, I just want to slide in there and have a couple drinks real quick and I’ll tell my girl about it later.”
Born Christopher Maurice Brown, the songwriter is often referred to by his contemporaries as the “king of R&B”.
Entertainment
Bimpe Akintunde warns Nigerians against scammers impersonating her on WhatsApp
Bimpe Akintunde, the Nollywood actress, has raised an alarm over a fake WhatsApp account created in her name to scam unsuspecting individuals.
The film star took to her Instagram story to share screenshots of the impersonator, posing as her to solicit money from her followers.
Akintunde expressed her frustration and disappointment, cursing the scammer for attempting to profit from her hard work. She warned the public to be cautious of the impersonator on any media platform.
The actress urged her fans to help report the scammer’s WhatsApp and bank accounts.
She also prayed that God should keep such fraudulent individuals away from her and her loved ones.
“What a morning. Tell me how this country wants to be great, when a lot of people are struggling, working hard to build a name and brand, and boom, one person will take their pictures and name only to be defrauding people up and down,” she wrote.
“Who gave birth to such a child? Useless children, may God keep them away from us.
“Please disregard any message from anyone, either in your DM or WhatsApp, asking you to send money.
“Please, it not me. I do not own this above number. I would appreciate it if we could find a way to report both the WhatsApp and the Opay account.”
Entertainment
Davido advises black Americans not to relocate to Nigeria, says ‘the economy is in shambles’
Davido, the Afrobeats star, has advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges.
In an appearance on The Big Homies House podcast, the singer shared his thoughts on the struggles bedeviling Nigeria, stating, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”.
Davido also mentioned Nigeria’s struggles with bad leadership, a high exchange rate, and skyrocketing oil prices, which are negatively impacting the country.
“It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts,” he said.
“I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.
“The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”
Despite the challenges, Davido emphasised the entertainment industry’s positive impact on Africa’s global image.
“Regardless, entertainment is one of the thing that has made Africa look good. We do not have the best leader, that is a fact,” he said.
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