Whitemoney on Shallipopi: Music career boosted by infectious personality despite lackluster vocals

"Shallipopi's voice isn't great but his personality drives his music career" - Whitemoney reveals

  • Whitemoney, a talented singer and reality TV personality, has challenged the notion that music is solely about a strong voice. He believes that an artist’s personality plays a significant role in their music.
  • During a live chat with fans, Whitemoney emphasized that music is not just about technical vocal ability, but also about an artist’s charisma, stage presence, and overall swag.

Renowned singer and reality TV personality, Whitemoney, has sparked a lively debate by stating that music is not solely defined by vocal ability. Instead, he believes it’s about an artist’s overall persona, which can make or break their music.

Whitemoney, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 6, shared these insights during a live Q&A session with fans. He highlighted that while a great voice is important, it’s not the only factor that contributes to an artist’s success. Rather, it’s the artist’s personality, stage presence, and overall flair that set them apart.

The singer pointed to Shallipopi as an example of an artist who, despite not having a remarkable voice, has made a name for himself through his stage presence and microphone control. Whitemoney believes that it’s the artist’s ability to connect with the audience that ultimately drives their music, not just their voice.

This statement has elicited a wide range of reactions from social media users, who are interpreting it in various ways.

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Sola Sobowale had previously shared the news of her daughter’s wedding, along with pre-wedding photos, on social media.

She shared a heartfelt message, expressing gratitude to God for the successful union and posting photos of her daughter in an elegant white wedding gown and her fiancé in a suit adorned with decorative details.

Reacting to the news, some users have shared their own opinions:

@ikechukwu.ug stated, “Leave music alone, sir.”

@_kofoworola asked, “Doesn’t your own personality drive your music?”

@nikky_the_baby remarked, “We don’t even know a single song of yours.”

@manlikeemmanuel_ stated, “I’d rather download Shallipopi’s album than yours, Whitemoney.”