Shallipopi’s ‘Shakespopi’ Lp Is Projected To Debut At No. 1 On Next Week’s Official Albums Chart In Nigeria

Shallipopi exploded onto the Nigerian music scene in 2023. Within a whirlwind nine months, he unleashed a trio of projects.

Shallipopi was one of the biggest revelations of Nigerian music in 2023. The breath Planet Pluto EP (2023), the chart-topping Presido La Pluto LP (2023), and the anticipated Shakespopi LP (2024).

The question lingers: how does an artist capitalise on viral fame? Shallipopi, the Benin-born phenom, has mastered the art. It all began with the 2023 Q1 hit single “Elon Musk,” with its unforgettable line, “I mount Elon Musk till the kingdom come”

2023 was undeniably his peak year, with multiple No. 1 hits and sold-out concerts fulfilling every aspiration he'd set.

On April 10, 2024, Shallipopi announced the release date of Shakespopi. While many questioned the quick turnaround after his previous successes, it's a classic Shallipopi move.  His debut single, marketed solely through TikTok, cracked the top 20 on Nigeria's Apple Music Chart.  This is an artist who thrives on defying expectations.  And he's not alone - a dedicated fanbase and his label, Dapper Music, stand firmly behind him. Truly, men mount.

Shakespopi stays true to his signature sound while introducing subtle variations, solidifying his position as a standout artist of 2023. He creates music that resonates with him, a quality his audience appreciates.

Twitter buzzed with mixed reactions. Some fans championed his formula, echoing "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," while many craved a more daring edge, asking, "Couldn't he push boundaries like his peers?"

Regardless of online debates,  Shakespopi is poised to debut at No. 1 on the album charts, Industry projections estimate 12-14 million on-demand streams, translating to 8,000-9,330 album units, and leading the charts across platforms.

Presido la Pluto LP debuted at No. 1 with 11.6m on-demand streams equivalent to 7760 units. 4 weeks at No. 1 on the Albums Chart, 22 weeks in the Top 10 on the Albums Charts (been in the top 10 since release) while Planet Pluto EP debuted at No. 4 with 6.25m on-demand streams equivalent to 4170 units. Peaked at No. 2 on the albums chart, 40 weeks on the charts with 16 weeks in the Top 10.
Shallipopi remains focused, channelling the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt's quote:

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood..."

Shallipopi, once again, proves himself a champion in the arena, and Shakespopi seems destined for another triumph