Nigerian singer and rapper, Crown Uzama, well known as Shallipopi, has set social media ablaze after announcing an unexpected Christmas rice giveaway.
All fans had to do was drop their “aza,” and within minutes, the comment section became a river of bank details, emojis, and festive prayers.
The frenzy was so intense that the hashtag shot up the trends list, prompting even industry heavyweight Don Jazzy to jump in with a playful, “Involve me, brotherly.” It was the kind of moment only Nigerian social media could produce — chaotic, hilarious, and heartwarming all at once.
While many fans saw the gesture as pure generosity, others viewed it as peak Shallipopi strategy: blending goodwill with well-timed hype. With his third studio album AURACLE dropping on December 5, the giveaway doubled as a soft launch that had the entire internet paying attention.
Reactions ranged from gratitude to full-blown desperation. Some users praised the “Pluto Presido” for “sharing blessings,” while others buried the comments section under a mountain of account numbers, hoping for their own Christmas miracle.
It’s not the first time the Edo-born star has dipped into his pockets for fans. Earlier in the year, he reportedly gifted ₦1 million each to two lucky followers during an unplanned livestream — further cementing his reputation as one of the most fan-forward acts of his generation.
As the festive season approaches, Shallipopi’s surprise rice dash has become more than a giveaway. It’s proof of how modern artists blend music, philanthropy, and social media magic to stay connected — and unforgettable.
