Nigerian music icon Burna Boy took to his Instagram story (@burnaboygram) to address the buzz surrounding his latest collaboration with Shallipopi, titled “LAHO II.” In a surprising revelation, Burna Boy clarified that “LAHO II” is the original version of the track, not a remix, despite Shallipopi’s earlier release of “LAHO.” The Grammy-winning artist announced that the song would drop at midnight, igniting a wave of reactions from fans.
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In his Instagram story, Burna Boy expressed frustration with fans’ assumptions, stating, “So after all these years y’all still don’t know me enough? If this ‘LAHO’ was the remix then I’d go first lol. This was actually the original version, it just couldn’t be clear for the time he wanted to release cuz it clashed with other releases that had to do with me.” He further clarified that Shallipopi’s initial “LAHO” release was the remix, while “LAHO II” marks the original collaboration between the two artists.
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Shallipopi, the CEO of Plutomania Records and a rising star in the Nigerian music scene, first gained attention with his hit “Elon Musk” earlier in 2023. The track showcased his unique street-pop style and vocal talent, earning him a growing fanbase. However, Burna Boy’s involvement in “LAHO II” has stirred debate among fans about the authenticity of the “original” claim. According to Burna Boy, the collaboration with Shallipopi was recorded earlier but delayed due to scheduling conflicts with his other projects.
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The announcement of “LAHO II” has sparked a lively discussion on social media, with fans expressing a mix of excitement, skepticism, and criticism. Some users, like @KinqKudos, questioned the need for Burna Boy’s explanation, asking, “What should we do with this explanation?” Others, such as @halafbi, accused Burna Boy of being untruthful, stating, “The fact that he is trying so hard to explain makes him a liar … period.” @wene084 and @Fwdeyvid echoed this sentiment, pointing out the lack of evidence to support Burna Boy’s claims, with comments like “See as ODOGWU dey explain without any evidence 😂😭” and “You go explain explain! No evidence.” Meanwhile, @IfunanyaDelilah suggested that Burna Boy’s involvement might be a strategic move to revive his career after recent singles failed to reach No. 1, saying, “He begged for the remix after he noticed the success of the song.”
