Nigerian street-pop star Shallipopi has officially released Laho II, the remix of the smash hit, featuring the African giant, Burna Boy. The remix follows a viral moment when the two artists performed the track together for the first time at Burna Boy’s historic sold-out concert at Stade de France on April 19, 2025. The event, attended by roughly 100,000 fans, marked Burna Boy as the first African artist to sell out a stadium in Europe, and the debut live performance of Laho II sent the crowd into a frenzy, setting the stage for the remix’s highly anticipated release.
The original Laho, produced by Progrex, became a cultural phenomenon in Nigeria and it is gradually penetrating globally, dominating TikTok with its infectious street-pop energy and Shallipopi’s Benin City-inspired slang. The track peaked at No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top 100 chart. It racked up thousands of user-generated videos, with fans vibing to the Edo lingo, “ẹ gunmwẹn dẹ ọ, lahọ, ni paste aza, lahọ.” Its raw, unfiltered vibe resonated deeply, cementing Shallipopi’s status as a leading voice in Nigeria’s street-pop wave since his 2023 breakout with Elon Musk and his 2024 album Presido La Pluto. Laho II takes this foundation and elevates it with Burna Boy’s global star power, transforming the track into a cross-continental anthem.
Laho II, also produced by Progrex, retains the core elements of the original while introducing new layers that reflect Burna Boy’s Afrofusion influence. The remix features a slightly reworked instrumental with added synths, a deeper bassline, and subtle electronic flourishes, giving it a more polished, arena-ready sound. Shallipopi’s verses remain intact, delivering his gritty, Pidgin-laced flow with the same intensity that made the original a hit. Burna Boy enters with a melodic verse that blends his signature vocal style with a confident swagger, singing about “me and you no get business” and “no take my kindness for weakness,” a nod to his journey in the music industry. The interplay between Shallipopi’s streetwise energy and Burna Boy’s seasoned artistry creates a dynamic contrast, making Laho II a proper banger.
The live debut at Stade de France was a defining moment for the song’s rollout. Shallipopi joined Burna Boy on stage as a special guest, surprising the massive crowd. The duo’s performance, captured in viral clips across social media, showcased their chemistry. Shallipopi’s high-octane delivery, paired with Burna Boy’s magnetic stage presence, had the audience chanting along to the chorus.
With Laho II, Shallipopi and Burna Boy have created a track that bridges Nigeria’s street culture with the global appeal of Afrobeats, proving the power of collaboration in pushing African music forward. As Shallipopi hints at a forthcoming studio album, this remix positions him as an artist ready to take on the world, while Burna Boy continues to solidify his legacy as a trailblazer. Laho II is a cultural moment, destined to resonate far beyond the streets of Nigeria and the walls of Stade de France.
