famous pluto, shallipopi & zerrydl

Biography

Famous Pluto, Shallipopi, and Zerrydl (often stylised Zerry DL) are three Nigerian brothers from Benin City, Edo State, who have collectively shaped a distinctive “Plutomania” sound within contemporary Afrobeats and amapiano‑leaning styles.[2][5][6][7][8] The siblings grew up in the same household in Benin City, with older brother Shallipopi first pursuing music in his teens and the younger brothers gradually following his path, initially through freestyle videos and social media content before transitioning into full‑fledged recording careers.[2][3][4][5][7] All three are signed to Shallipopi’s label, Plutomania Records, which has become the hub for their creative output and a symbol of their tight family and artistic bond.[2][4][5][7][8]

Zerrydl, born Divine Uzama on 4 December 2002 in Benin City, began sharing freestyles and covers on social media around 2015 and officially debuted with the single “Ifeoma” in 2022, later gaining major recognition in 2023 with the hit “Puff & Pass,” which entered the Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 and led to his debut EP Danger Zee on Plutomania Records.[2][4] Famous Pluto (Osahon Grandeur Uzama) is the youngest brother; he started as a dancer posting videos on TikTok and was initially reluctant to sing, but encouragement from his brothers—especially Shallipopi—and inspiration from Wizkid pushed him toward music, with a breakthrough feature on Outsyd DJ’s viral 2024 single “Feel D Mood,” followed by his own debut single “Na Scra,” released after signing to Plutomania Records in 2025.[3][5][7][8] Together with the already‑established Afrobeats star Shallipopi, the trio blend Afrobeats, amapiano, and street‑inflected afro‑fusion, emphasizing catchy hooks, dance‑ready rhythms, and a playful “Pluto” mythology that has attracted a wide Nigerian youth audience and solidified their status as an influential musical family unit.[2][3][4][5][7]

While each brother maintains a distinct musical identity—Zerrydl leaning into Afro‑rap and melodic street pop, Famous Pluto mixing Afrobeats with amapiano‑styled grooves, and Shallipopi anchoring the Plutomania sound with his signature Afrobeats street style—they are strongly interconnected through collaborations, label affiliation, and shared online origins.[1][2][3][4][5] Their collective legacy is emerging in the form of a recognizable family brand from Benin City, a model of sibling synergy where social‑media virality, independent label entrepreneurship, and cross‑pollinating Afro‑styles converge to create one of the most talked‑about young movements in Nigerian popular music.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Fun Facts

• All three artists—Shallipopi, Zerrydl, and Famous Pluto—are real‑life brothers from the Uzama family in Benin City, turning their family name into a recognizable brand in Nigerian pop culture.[2][3][5][6][7]
• Before taking music seriously, Famous Pluto was primarily known as a dancer who posted TikTok videos; one playful freestyle going viral on the platform pushed him to record full songs.[3][7]
• Zerrydl’s first major hit “Puff & Pass” not only entered the Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 but also gained a second life through a remix featuring his brother Shallipopi, with the video amassing millions of views on YouTube.[2][4]
• All three brothers are signed to the same label, Plutomania Records, founded by Shallipopi, making their operation a rare example of a sibling‑run imprint powering multiple mainstream Afrobeats acts.[2][4][5][7][8]

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Shallipopi - Elder brother and label founder who encouraged both Zerrydl and Famous Pluto into music and later signed them to his Plutomania Records imprint. (Zerrydl’s EP Danger Zee (released on Plutomania Records); Famous Pluto’s early singles on Plutomania Records.) [Circa 2015 onward for early encouragement; label era from 2023 onward for Zerrydl and 2025 onward for Famous Pluto.[2][3][4][5][7]]
• Wizkid - Major artistic inspiration for Famous Pluto; he has cited Wizkid as someone he drew inspiration from when deciding to take music seriously. (No specific tracks formally documented as direct models, but Famous Pluto’s turn toward Afrobeats vocal style is generally linked to Wizkid’s influence.) [Mid‑2020s, during Famous Pluto’s transition from dancer/content creator to recording artist.[3][5]]

Key Collaborators

• Shallipopi - Frequent collaborator with Zerrydl; features and remixes that helped amplify Zerrydl’s profile within the Nigerian mainstream. (“Puff & Pass (Remix)” by Zerrydl featuring Shallipopi; “Wet on Me” by Shallipopi featuring Zerrydl.) [2023–2024.[2][4]]
• Outsyd DJ - DJ/producer who featured Famous Pluto on a breakout single that went viral and topped national charts. (“Feel D Mood” (2024 single by Outsyd DJ featuring Famous Pluto, which went viral on TikTok and reached number one on the Nigeria TurnTable 100).) [2024.[5]]
• Plutomania Records roster (family collaborations) - In‑house collaboration ecosystem where the three brothers appear across each other’s projects and content, reinforcing the Plutomania brand. (Zerrydl’s EP Danger Zee and associated singles; Famous Pluto’s singles released under Plutomania; various joint media appearances and freestyles.) [2023 onward.[2][4][5][7][8]]

Artists Influenced

• Emerging Benin City and TikTok‑based Afrobeats artists (collective) - The brothers’ path—from TikTok freestyles and dance videos to charting Afrobeats singles and independent‑style label success—has become an aspirational model for other young artists from Benin City and the Nigerian social‑media scene. (The viral trajectory of Zerrydl’s “Puff & Pass,” Famous Pluto’s involvement in “Feel D Mood,” and the broader Plutomania catalog offer templates for leveraging virality into mainstream success.) [Early to mid‑2020s.[2][3][4][5][7][8]]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Na Scra (Na Scra)
2. 1 WORK - Remix (1 WORK (Remix))
3. Ewo (Uzama The 3rd)
4. Feel D Mood (Feel D Mood)
5. Osusu (Uzama The 3rd)
6. Runs Am (Uzama The 3rd)
7. Gbese (Uzama The 3rd)
8. Na Scra (Uzama The 3rd)
9. 1 WORK - Remix (1 WORK (Remix))
10. Ten Toes (Ten Toes)

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia