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