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A viral video circulating on social media has captured the moment Nigerian singer Shallipopi arrived at a plaza holding a koboko whip, allegedly to avoid being mobbed by fans.
In the clip, a vehicle was seen parked in front of a large shopping mall as excited fans gathered around, repeatedly shouting the singer’s name, “Shallipopi”.
Singer steps out with whip
After a short while, the singer stepped out of the vehicle holding a koboko whip in his hand.
Some social media users believe he carried it as a way to prevent fans from crowding or mobbing him.
The video quickly spread across different platforms, triggering mixed reactions from netizens who shared varying opinions about the unusual moment.
Watch the video here…
Moment Nigerian Singer Shallipopi showed up at a Plaza with a Koboko whip to avoid being mobbed by fans pic.twitter.com/0hbMpWoE1r
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 6, 2026
Netizens react online
Mr Andrew wrote: “So for him mind he get fans? Make he come Port Harcourt if anybody go send him papa.”
Drumsteady wrote: “Koboko whip to beat who? Fans? Or random pickpockets,being famous that’s the price u pay.”
Tonah wrote: “Shallipopi carry koboko like area father wey dey control boys, fans too dey do anyhow Sha.”
Pal cad wrote: “Shallipopi carries a Whip like a Slave Master in a Plaza. if a Singer threatens his Fans with a Koboko, he deserves to walk alone in the Dark.
These Stars forget that the People built their Throne before they start acting like Gods. if the Crowd does not shame him, he will strike a Child for a Photo.”
T&T wrote: “Most fans are cracking up, Fame no easy 
Pluto Presido don turn cowboy, Koboko security activated. Some love the energy, Man knows his fans are wild, respect the strategy.”