The 2025 BET Awards nominations are out—and African artists are making history. With stars like Nigeria’s Ayra Starr, Rema, Shallipopi, and Burna Boy earning nods in top-tier categories traditionally dominated by American acts, this year’s lineup signals a powerful shift in global music dynamics.
Social media was set abuzz on Thursday when Nigerian music stars Michael Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, and Crown Uzama aka Shallipopi, surprised fans with millions of naira in spontaneous giveaways following viral online interactions.
Israel DMW, Davido’s logistics manager, and singer Shallipopi were involved in a car crash in Abuja. This comes after Shallipopi held a concert in Abuja on Saturday night.
In a recent interview, fast-rising afrobeat singer Shallipopi expressed his surprise when people approached him, explaining how his music had significantly impacted and changed their lives.
In recent entertainment news, has openly expressed his admiration for his latest luxury acquisition. Shallipopi revealed that he is currently at a point in his life where his focus is solely on his new Mercedes-Benz, fondly referring to it as the “nyash” he wants to touch.