Up-and-coming artist Crown Uzama, known as Shallipopi, reflects on his modest start as he celebrates his 24th birthday today.

On his official social media accounts, the singer, who recently released his new album "Shakespopi," remembers his humble beginnings, coming from challenging circumstances, and expresses gratitude for how far he has come. Today, on April 12, he marks a new chapter in his life.

In his words: “Came from the real deep streets, didn’t know I would be here today but take a good look😔
Happy birthday to myself🎂, I look around and I don’t see trees no more I see glass houses.🐢🪐”

See some comments below:

enoruwa said: “Happy birthday pluto presido 🎉🎉🎉”

Vickey dSniper asked: “Omoo,, Mr Shallishalli say,,, I still dey see trees oo,, Abeg Wetin e mean??😫😫
Happy birthday first my idolo❤️❤️❤️”

Tee stated: “Happy birthday Pluto Presido ahead ahead 🎊”

Adorable Teggy wrote: “Happy birthday Shalli baby. More beautiful years❤️❤️🎂🎂🥳🥳🍾🥂”

King Sam said: “Happy birthday Pluto. Best song on that album na ‘100’”