Obapluto
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Obapluto explores Shallipopi's quick but prominent rise in the music industry.
Lyrics
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They call me Shallipopi
Don't go there
(B... Busy!)
Nogbaisi that's wearing coral beads. Nogbaisi is a Bini word that means "spreads over all." Oba Ovọnramwẹn fought to maintain the independence of the Benin Kingdom in the face of mounting British pressure and resisted until the British expedition in 1897 which resulted in the annexation of his kingdom by the Nigerian colony. He is being extolled in this hook.
Evian is a catchy slang native to the people of Benin, Edo State in South-South Nigeria. It has different meanings. It could mean voodoo, king, clique etc.
Be careful, don't go there
We're no longer searching for work. It's in our blood, do you understand?
Shallipoppi, say
Small body big engine, say (see an)
Small boy with big money, say (clear road)
Small boy with big money, sayyy (sharp)
Mr. Shalli Shalli, say (confirm)
Small body big engine, say (sharp)
Small boy with big money, see an
Small boy with big money
Move away from the road, men are coming
[Hook: Monday Edo Igbinidun & (Shallipopi)]
Nogbaisi that's wearing coral beads. Nogbaisi is a Bini word that means "spreads over all." Oba Ovọnramwẹn fought to maintain the independence of the Benin Kingdom in the face of mounting British pressure and resisted until the British expedition in 1897 which resulted in the annexation of his kingdom by the Nigerian colony. He is being extolled in this hook.
Nogbaisi that's wearing coral beads. Nogbaisi is a Bini word that means "spreads over all." Oba Ovọnramwẹn fought to maintain the independence of the Benin Kingdom in the face of mounting British pressure and resisted until the British expedition in 1897 which resulted in the annexation of his kingdom by the Nigerian colony. He is being extolled in this hook.
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Shallipopi shouts out Oba Ovonramwen, Chief Oliha (head of Benin kingmakers), Dapper (his distribution company) and himself.
Clear road for my men
When you talk of loyal men, it's them
And he is one of them
They call me Mr. Shalli Shalli
Say, small body big engine, say
Small boy with big money, see (clear road)
Small boy with big money sayyyyy
Mr. Shalli Shalli, say say
Small body big engine, say (sharp)
Small boy with big money, see an (confirm)
Small boy with big money say
Move aside for Obapluto which is Shallipopi himself.
Move away from the road. Men are coming.
Nogbaisi that's wearing coral beads. Nogbaisi is a Bini word that means "spreads over all." Oba Ovọnramwẹn fought to maintain the independence of the Benin Kingdom in the face of mounting British pressure and resisted until the British expedition in 1897 which resulted in the annexation of his kingdom by the Nigerian colony. He is being extolled in this hook.
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Credits
Produced by
Busy Pluto
Written by
Crown Uzama
Release date
July 14, 2023