Nigeria’s entertainment scene is buzzing once again — and this time, it’s not because of a viral dance or a street-pop anthem.
Slimcase, the artiste who helped define the shaku-shaku era, has revealed that he’s ready to trade the studio for a movie set, signalling one of the most dramatic career pivots in recent years.
In a candid chat with Sunday Scoop, the singer — born Oluwafemi Oladapo — said his heart now beats louder for acting than music. “I love acting in movies,” he admitted. “My colleagues in the music industry are busy with their own things, but the movie industry welcomed me warmly.” His message was unmistakable: the Slimcase of tomorrow belongs on screen, not on playlists.
He went even further, declaring, “I really want to be an actor now. I’m done with this music thing — I don tire.” He revealed that his recent releases were never meant to chase hits but to prepare fans for his artistic rebirth. His newest track, “Ko Scary Mo,” blends cinematic storytelling with his signature street vibe — a soundtrack to his transition.
This shift hasn’t come out of nowhere. Slimcase has openly criticized the direction of the Nigerian music industry, lamenting the “oversaturation” and loss of originality that he believes have drained creativity out of the space. The constant flood of new music, he argued, makes it difficult for true artistry to breathe.
So why movies?
For Slimcase, acting gives him something music no longer does — room to grow, evolve, and express deeper layers of creativity. He says the reception from filmmakers and actors has been overwhelmingly positive, unlike the fatigue he feels from the music scene. Storytelling, character interpretation, and screen performance now excite him more than releasing singles.
His journey to fame makes this transformation even more compelling. Long before he became a household name, Slimcase earned just ₦15,000 a month working in a factory. His rise came with the shaku-shaku wave — hits like “Oshozondi” and “Legbegbe” cemented him as the voice of the streets and a cultural trendsetter. But as Afrobeats surged globally and competition intensified, the artist began to feel distant from the new soundscape.
Now, he’s betting on Nollywood for the next chapter of his legacy. And his move mirrors a growing trend: artistes crossing into film to expand their creative universe. For Nollywood, Slimcase could bring raw authenticity and streetwise charisma. For fans, it’s a reminder that creators evolve — and sometimes reinvention is the real artistry.
Slimcase may have risen on the back of a dance craze, but today he’s chasing a different rhythm — one shaped by scripts, cameras, and new storytelling horizons. Whether his leap pays off or not, one thing is clear: the man who once shook the nation with shaku-shaku is ready to shake up Nollywood next.
