Spotify’s new documentary invites fans to join Nigerian artist Crown Uzoma, famously known as Shallipopi, on a deeply personal homecoming to Benin City.
This emotional return to his roots is at the heart of the film, exploring Shallipopi’s rise in the music scene and the foundation of his unique sound—an eclectic mix he terms “Afro-Pluto.”
Fusing Nigerian street pop, Afrobeats, amapiano, and rap, his music has a fresh yet grounded appeal that resonates with young audiences across Nigeria.
The documentary dives into Shallipopi’s beginnings in Benin City, a city rich in culture but far from Nigeria’s music capitals. It reflects on the artist’s challenging journey, his sheer resilience, and his fanbase’s unwavering support, a community proudly known as “Plutomanians.”
This dedicated fan group has been instrumental in shaping his journey, embodying Shallipopi’s ethos of boundless ambition, or “Plutomania.”
By revisiting his past, the documentary offers fans an inspiring look at how Benin City’s heritage has nurtured his pride and shaped his journey, transforming struggles into a powerful drive for artistic excellence.
