National News – SKB (@seyikanbai) has shared a trending revelation from rising Nigerian music act Shallipopi’s close circle involving singer Zerry DL, who disclosed how his journey into music began before his brother’s own career path.
The statement highlights how early discouragement and academic direction initially influenced their creative paths before they eventually united through freestyling sessions that shaped their musical bond.
Speaking in a viral conversation shared via SKB on X, Shallipopi’s associate Zerry DL recounted how his passion for music predates that of his brother.
According to him, he initially began making music before his brother fully embraced the craft, noting that early ambitions were met with discouragement as family expectations leaned toward a medical career.
He explained that Shallipopi once focused on becoming a doctor, but later experienced a shift in academic placement, studying Fishery at university, which eventually changed his outlook.
Zerry DL added that this turning point became the moment both siblings reconnected creatively, leading them to freestyle together and develop a shared sound that would later influence their rise in the Nigerian music industry and the wider Afrobeats scene.
He said: “I started making music before my brother Shallipopi.
He first discouraged me because he was chasing his dream of becoming a doctor.
It was when the university gave him Fishery to study that he later joined me and we started freestyling together.”
Zerry DL’s revelation highlights the growing influence of sibling collaborations in the Nigerian music scene, particularly within the Afrobeats genre where shared experiences often shape artistic identity.
His account also sheds light on how academic pathways and parental expectations can temporarily redirect creative ambitions before eventual breakthroughs occur.
The story of Shallipopi and Zerry DL reflects a broader narrative of resilience, early experimentation with freestyling, and the role of university experiences in reshaping youth perspectives on career and music.
Their journey continues to inspire upcoming artists seeking authenticity and recognition in the competitive Nigerian entertainment industry.
