Burna Boy Spotlights Shallipopi During Sold-Out Manchester Performance

Burna Boy brought rising Nigerian artist Shallipopi to the global stage during his sold-out show at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, UK. The two artists performed together, with Burna Boy hyping up Shallipopi in front of 23,500 fans, a moment that highlighted his effort to elevate emerging Afrobeats talents.

This collaboration thrilled the audience, with fans on social media celebrating Burna Boy’s mentorship and Shallipopi’s growing presence in the music scene.Burna Boy, fresh off making history as the first African artist to sell out the Co-Op Live Arena, used his platform to spotlight Shallipopi, known for hits like “Cast” and his unique Benin-inspired sound.

The performance included a remix of Shallipopi’s viral hit “Laho,” a track that has been gaining traction globally. Some fans on X praised Burna Boy’s history of supporting younger artists, while others questioned if Shallipopi’s rise relies too heavily on such endorsements, given his already growing popularity since his 2023 breakout.This moment underscores Burna Boy’s influence as an Afrobeats pioneer, often credited with globalizing the genre.

Shallipopi, signed to Dvpper Music, has been making waves with his street-pop style, and performing alongside Burna Boy in Manchester a city increasingly central to global music could mark a turning point for his international career.

Shallipopi’s talent has already earned him a solid fanbase, and this collaboration might be more of a mutual boost than a one-sided elevation. Regardless, the event highlights Afrobeats’ growing global reach and the power of veteran artists in shaping the genre’s future.

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