Fans of Afrobeats are buzzing with excitement as Olamide and Shallipopi, join forces for an anticipated new single. The collaboration, which promises to be a major hit, was hinted at on Monday, August 26 when images surfaced of the duo working together on what appears to be a video shoot.
Shallipopi, who burst onto the Nigerian music scene in 2022 with his infectious blend of rap and Amapiano, has quickly established himself as one of Afrobeats’ most electrifying stars. His sophomore album, Shakespopi, released in January 2024, featured popular tracks such as “ASAP,” “100”, “Billions”, which further cemented his place in the music industry.
Olamide Baddo, a hip-hop icon with over a decade of influence in Nigerian music, has also been making waves this year. His tenth solo project, Ikigai, released earlier this year, included collaborations with YBNL past and present artists such as Asake, Fireboy, Lil Kesh, Pheelz, and Young Jonn.
The upcoming collaboration from Olamide and Shallipopi is currently generating buzz, with fans eagerly speculating about how their combined talents will blend. While there’s no official release date yet, the collaboration is expected to drop in the coming weeks, aiming to continue the impressive momentum both artists have maintained throughout 2024.