Thelma Osatohanmwen
Nigerian rapper and singer, Shallipopi, previously dubbed “Pluto Presido,” has announced his desire for a new moniker – “The Wise Tortoise.”
According to the artist, he believes that careful scrutiny of his lyrics reveals him as the greatest philosopher of the present era.
Shallipopi claims that each sentence he utters carries a myriad of hidden meanings that only a selected few can decipher.
In a social media post, he declared, “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 rapper previously asserted his role as a philosopher in his song ‘Oscroh (Pepperline),’ a track from his debut album ‘Presido La Pluto.’
Shallipopi gained widespread recognition in 2023 with hit singles like ‘Oba Pluto,’ ‘Elon Musk,’ and ‘Ex-Convict.’ His music, characterized by a fusion of Bini heritage and distinctive Log drums, resonated with listeners, especially the younger demographics.