Rising Nigerian Star Shallipopi Teases Powerful New Collaboration with U.S. Rapper Gunna
Nigerian music sensation Shallipopi has officially dropped his latest single titled “HIM (feat. Gunna)”, marking a major cross-continental collaboration with American rapper Gunna.
A Cinematic Fusion
The track is being described as a “cinematic banger”, hinting at bold production, high-energy visuals, and a merging of Afrobeat rhythms with U.S. trap influence. The key and tempo data show the song runs at 128 BPM in F♯ Major, reinforcing its dance-friendly, high-impact nature.
For Shallipopi, this collaboration underscores his ambition to broaden his reach beyond Nigeria. Already known for embracing his Edo roots and blending street-pop, Amapiano and Afrobeat elements, this joint effort with Gunna signals a strong step into the global market.
What Fans Are Saying
Some observers say this marks a turning point: “Shallipopi declares himself Nigeria’s biggest rapper amid Gunna collab buzz.”
The tease of matching studio visuals in London with luxury settings has fueled anticipation.
Looking Ahead
While no official music video release date has been confirmed, the buzz suggests one will follow, possibly with cinematic styling and big budget visuals to match the “banger” descriptor. Fans and industry watchers alike are expecting the track and its visuals to drive major streaming numbers and increase Shallipopi’s global footprint.