Shallipopi, The Benin City native and self-proclaimed “street ambassador” just dropped “Laho” and trust me, this isn’t just a song; it’s a cultural reset. Produced by the rising beat maestro Killaboi, this track is a spicy blend of Afrobeat, street-hop, and Edo pidgin slang that’s got everyone from Lagos to Benin City screaming, “Shallipopi, you dey whine us?!”
The beat? Fire on the mountain! It’s a mix of log drums, shaku-shaku percussion, and a bassline that hits harder than a Lagos danfo driver’s horn. Shallipopi’s flow? Raw and unfiltered! He opens with “Laho, laho, my people dey para for me…”—a line already trending as the “street anthem” for hustlers and party lovers. The chorus? Pure madness: “Laho, laho, if you no get money, no come near me o!” 🎶 TikTokers are already turning it into “Hustle Challenge” skits, with Gen-Z’s flexing their “fake it till you make it” energy.
But this isn’t just a party banger—it’s a street manifesto. Shallipopi flips between pidgin and Edo dialect, dropping lines like “My swag na Benin heritage, my hustle na Lagos mentality!” Naija DJs are baptizing it “the new Owambe anthem”, while Benin aunties are side-eyeing their husbands like, “You no go hustle like Shallipopi?”
And yes, Shallipopi’s TikTok game is strong! He’s been teasing snippets of the song, doing duets with fans, and even dropping “Laho” dance challenges. The man knows how to connect with his audience, and it’s paying off—his DMs are flooded with “Omo Benin, you too much!” messages.
From the streets of Benin to the clubs of Lagos, “Laho” is the anthem saying, “Hustle no be crime—just make your money jare!”
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