In recent Nigerian entertainment development, and one making a loud buzz online, is the news of Nigeria’s hottest artists Odumodublvck and Shallipopi who are setting to embark on a first-of-its-kind joint tour in Afrobeats, one of historic relevance.
The tour put together by Live Nation in partnership with the labels of both artists marks an unprecedented feat in Nigerian music.
According to reports, the rappers will be sharing the stage across 9 cities in the United States in the joint tour set to kick off on April 27 at Uptown Theater in Minneapolis.
The duo will make stops in Houston, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping up in Dallas at House of Blues on May 27.
Just a year ago, 2023, both artists collaborated on ‘Cast’ off Shallipopi’s debut album ‘Presido La Pluto’. The single reached the summit of TurnTable Top 100 even as Odumodublvck’s verse divided opinions on social media.
Odumodublvck has been leading the commercial resurgence of Nigerian hip-hop. Shallipopi’s music that incorporates his Bini heritage has added vibrancy and diversity to Nigerian Street hop.
2023 was an unforgettable year for Nigerian music as it saw the breakout of music stars Odumodublvck and Shallipopi who rocketed to mainstream success.