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  • Shallipopi Clinches TikTok SSA ‘Artist of the Year’ as Afrobeats Momentum Builds

    Shallipopi Clinches TikTok SSA ‘Artist of the Year’ as Afrobeats Momentum Builds

    Pulse Nigeria (story page)
    2025-12-08 09:00:00

    According to Pulse Nigeria, rapper Shallipopi emerged as Artist of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, a win that reflects how TikTok virality is increasingly shaping mainstream recognition.

    The awards spotlighted creators and artists across the region, with performances and fan-driven engagement reinforcing TikTok’s role as a launchpad for hits.

    The Guardian Life reported: “Shallipopi has been named Artist of the Year at the 2025 TikTok SSA Awards.”

    In his acceptance clip, Shallipopi said: “Thank you TikTok for this, this is an amazing award… I appreciate everyone who voted.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is another sign that platform-native momentum now translates into offline trophies. Watch for labels and promoters doubling down on TikTok-first campaigns—and for which Nigerian acts convert trends into touring and streaming growth.

    Source: Pulse Nigeria — Dec 08, 2025 — https://www.pulse.ng/story/shallipopi-win-artist-of-the-year-at-tiktok-ssa-awards-2025120810093841087

     

  • Wizkid Crowned Apple Music Nigeria’s 2025 Artist of the Year

    Wizkid Crowned Apple Music Nigeria’s 2025 Artist of the Year

    Photo Credit: Photo via Pulse Nigeria, Instagram/@wizkidayo

    Starboy continues to shine: Wizkid has been named Apple Music Nigeria’s Artist of the Year for 2025, topping the platform’s end-of-year rankings.

    According to Apple Music’s recap, Wizkid not only clinched the top artist spot but also secured Top Album of 2025: Nigeria with his project Morayo. The double win reinforces his status as one of Afrobeats’ most consistent global forces, still pulling massive streams years into his career.

    Wizkid FC wasted no time celebrating the achievement on X and Instagram, sharing streaming screenshots, edited graphics and throwback clips from the album’s rollout. Some fans used the moment to reignite debates about who owns the Afrobeats “GOAT” crown, while others simply congratulated Starboy for another landmark year.

    Source: Instagram, Pulse Nigeria – report on Wizkid topping Apple Music Nigeria’s 2025 year-end list.