Shallipopi & Gunna Tease Explosive Global Collabo

In one of the most unexpected and exciting musical teases of the year, Nigerian street-hop sensation Shallipopi and U.S. trap heavyweight Gunna are hinting at a cross-continental collaboration that has both fans and the industry buzzing.

Over the weekend, Shallipopi set social media ablaze after previewing a clip featuring what sounds like a joint track with Gunna. The video, now making waves across Twitter/X and Instagram, shows the Nigerian hitmaker vibing to the snippet and fans are convinced, a global banger is on the way.

Shallipopi, who has carved out his own lane in Nigeria’s alt-street scene with hits like Ex Convict and Cast, represents a bold, raw sound from the streets of Benin City. Gunna, on the other hand, is known for his slick melodies, bass-heavy beats, and high-profile collaborations from the heart of Atlanta’s trap ecosystem.

Together? That’s an afro-trap cocktail ready to light up clubs and playlists across the globe. The anticipation is sky-high, and we can’t lie, we’re hyped too.

Why This Matters for the Culture

We’ve seen collaborations between Afrobeats and American artists before,  Wizkid x Drake, Burna Boy x 21 Savage but Shallipopi and Gunna brings a new kind of street energy into the mix. It’s unfiltered. It’s raw. It’s next-gen. Still early in his career, Shallipopi is already making bold moves. A Gunna collab could catapult him into the global spotlight and introduce a whole new audience to Nigeria’s gritty street-hop wave. And for Gunna, he is no stranger to reinvention. Tapping into African rhythm and street vibes could push his sound into new creative territory.