Nigerian rap sensation Shallipopi is officially stepping into a new chapter. The self-acclaimed Pluto Presido has announced his third studio album, AURACLE, marking yet another bold stride in his fast-moving career.
The project drops on December 5, 2025, a date he revealed in a celebratory post on social media. In the announcement, Shallipopi expressed gratitude to God, saluted his loyal “Plutomanias,” and shared a pre-save link as excitement rippled through his fan base.
For the Edo-born hitmaker, this album isn’t just another release — it’s a milestone. In just over two years, Shallipopi has crafted a steady rise built on viral moments, sonic originality, and a sound that blends Afrobeats, street-pop, hip-hop grit, and a distinct Benin City flavour. With AURACLE, he’s set to deliver his third full-length offering in record time.
Now, AURACLE is expected to stretch him even further. The title hints at something more spiritual, inward-looking, or experimental — a possible shift from the lighthearted “Afro-Pluto” realm he’s become known for.
Both fans and critics are watching closely to see whether this album will showcase deeper themes and evolved musical textures.
The project will feature 22 tracks, including the hits “Laho,” “Laho II” (featuring Burna Boy), “Laho III” (with Rauw Alejandro), “Him” (featuring Gunna), and “Na So.” With Shalipopi taking his time to craft this one, expectations are sky-high that the final product will be polished, intentional, and worth the anticipation.
For many, this is the album that could define the next phase of his career, the project that proves he’s not just a moment but a mainstay. With the talent, the momentum, and a fiercely loyal fanbase behind him, December 2025 may be the month Shalipopi firmly cements himself as a long-term force in African music.
My third studio album “AURACLE is finally coming out on the 5th of December 2025, I thank God for my journey all the way to this point, thank you Plutomanias for sticking with me🪐
I love y’all Pre Save Link on my bio💀 pic.twitter.com/HcNOlMA7CT— Shallipopi (@plutomaniapopi) November 24, 2025
Shallipopi’s real name, Crown Uzama, first exploded into mainstream consciousness in 2023 when “Elon Musk” became the soundtrack of the streets and social media feeds.
The track pushed him into the national spotlight and showed just how effortlessly he could turn everyday slang into cultural currency.
He kept the momentum alive. His Planet Pluto EP dropped in July 2023 and became an instant street favourite, with the “Pluto” slang morphing into a viral movement.
By November that same year, his debut album Presido La Pluto arrived and went straight to No. 1 on major charts, including the TurnTable Top 100 Albums.
Loaded with fan-loved tracks like “Cast”, it cemented his ability to turn his quirky world-building into nationwide hits, boosted further by his electrifying collaboration with ODUMODUBLVCK.
Barely months later, he returned with Shakespopi on April 11, 2024, another chart-dominating run, powered by the smash single “ASAP.” At this point, Shalipopi’s chart presence wasn’t luck; it was consistency.
Plutomanias are already counting down. And if AURACLE delivers as expected, it may just silence every last critic.
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