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Zerrydl
Birth nameDivine Uzama
Born (2002-12-04) December 4, 2002 (age 22)
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
OriginBenin City
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Labels
RelativesShallipopi (brother)[2]
Websitezerrydl.com

Divine Uzama (born December 4, 2002), known professionally as Zerrydl, is a Nigerian singer and rapper from Benin City, Nigeria. He rose to fame in 2023 following the release of his single "Puff & Pass," which marked his first entry on the TurnTable Top 100.[3] Uzama signed with Plutomania Records to release his debut extended play (EP) Danger Zee (2023).[4]

Life and career

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Uzama was born in Benin City, Edo State.[5] He was raised by his parents alongside two brothers: Shallipopi, an elder brother who is also a singer, and Osahon, his younger brother.[6]

Uzama began his music career alongside his elder brother Shallipopi, sharing freestyles and song covers on social media in 2015.[7] His first single, "Ifeoma", was released in 2022, although it did not chart, it garnered some attention.[8] Following his signing to Plutomania Records, Uzama released the hit single "Puff & Pass" on July 9, 2023,[9] which debuted at number 39 on the Nigeria TurnTable 100 charts, making it Zerrydl's first entry on the chart.[10][11] He later released the remix of "Puff & Pass" with Shallipopi on October 20, 2023.[12][13] Its accompanying music video was released that same day and currently has 5.4 million views on YouTube, as of November 2024.[14] He was featured on Shallipopi's "Wet on Me" on November 10, 2023.[15]

On December 15, 2023, Uzama released his debut extended play Danger Zee,[16][17] which debuted at number 14 on the Official Top 50 Albums Chart.[18] In 2024, he released the single "O.U.A.T" on May 23,[19] which became the lead single for his second EP, Wara Wara Szn, featuring Seyi Vibez, and Tega Boi Dc, released on May 31.[20][21]

In July 2024, Uzama performed alongside his brother Shallipopi and Nigerian rapper Rema at the 2024 Wireless Festival, a prominent music event held in various cities across the UK.[22] Uzama also released the single "Back to Back" on September 23, 2024,[23] which debuted at number 40 on the TurnTable charts 100.[24] On October 19, 2024, Uzama's single "Back to Back" reached its peak position at number 16 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.[25] "Back to Back" debuted at number 42 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, marking his first Billboard appearance.[26][27]

Discography

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EPs

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List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
NG
[28]
Danger Zee[29] 87
Wara Wara Szn[30]
  • Released: May 31, 2024
  • Label: Plutomania, Dapper
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
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Singles

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  • "Ifeoma" featuring Iamemzyfrush1 (2022)
  • "Puff & Pass" (2023)
  • "Puff & Pass (Remix)" featuring Shallipopi (2023)
  • "O.U.A.T" (2024)
  • "Back to Back" (2024)

References

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  1. ^ Joey Akan (August 26, 2024). "There's never been a greater time to be a Nigerian artist': but is there room for the next Burna Boy?". The Guardian. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Utere Naomi (January 17, 2024). "Shallipopi shares loving moment with brother Zerrydl". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Philemon Jacon (January 1, 2024). "ZerryDL shows what he is about on Danger Zee". Medium. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Osafo (October 18, 2023). "Zerrydl signs with Shallipopi's Plutomania Records". Groove Africa. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Roderick Ukah (November 4, 2024). "Zerry DL Bi0graphy: Zerrydl joins the newest wave of Afrobeats". Affiliate. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Kunle Adeleye (October 16, 2023). "Zerry Dl; The Hidden Story Behind Shallipopi Brother". Kanyi Daily News. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  7. ^ AML (September 11, 2023). "Zerryy DL Profile". African Music Library. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Tobiloba Akinsete (January 11, 2024). "The 20 Afrobeats artists to watch out for in 2024: Qing Madi, Morravey, Zerry DL and others". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Daniel Wisdom (May 9, 2024). "Zerry Dl comes through with a new amapiano jam called "Puff & Pass."". Xclusive Loaded. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "TurnTable Charts Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  11. ^ YC (October 1, 2024). "Zerry DL Puff & Pass debuts at number 39 on TurnTable this week". Digimillenials. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  12. ^ Peter Okhide (October 20, 2023). "Zerrydl and Shallipopi combine forces for 'Puff & Pass' remix". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Osafo Daniel (October 21, 2023). "Zerrydl and Shallipopi Releases 'Puff & Pass' remix". Groove Africa. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  14. ^ Zerrydl (October 20, 2023), Zerrydl & Shallipopi - Puff & Pass (Remix) (Official video), retrieved November 17, 2024 – via YouTube
  15. ^ Victory Orimemi (April 4, 2024). "Shallipopi & Zerryl brags about their sexuality in 'Wet on Me'". TheCable. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  16. ^ Linda (December 15, 2023). "Zerrydl Premieres Debut EP "Danger Zee"". Album Talks. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  17. ^ Peter Okhide (December 16, 2023). "Zerrydl impresses with five-track debut EP 'Danger Zee'". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  18. ^ TC (December 28, 2023). "Danger Zee -EP debuts at No. 14 on this week's Official Top 50 Albums Chart in Nigeria". The Native. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  19. ^ Peggy (May 23, 2024). "Zerrydl Drops Brand New Song titled 'O.U.A.T'". NaijaVibez. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  20. ^ Big Sam (May 31, 2024). "Zerrydl Drops Second EP "Wara Wara SZN"". Trybe Coterie. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  21. ^ Peter Okhide (May 31, 2024). "It's 'Wara Wara Szn' as Zerrydl drops second EP". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  22. ^ Admin III (July 14, 2024). "VIDEO: Rema, Shallipopi, Zerry DL shut down Wireless Festival". Blueprint. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  23. ^ Peter Okhide (September 13, 2024). "Zerrydl delivers new single 'Back To Back'". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  24. ^ "Zerrydl's "Back To Back" rises from No. 51 to No. 40 on this week's Official Nigeria Top 100". October 4, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  25. ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart". Official Charts Company. October 19, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  26. ^ "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. November 16, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  27. ^ "Zerrydl "Back To Back" reaches a new peak at #42(+8) on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart". Charts Africa. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  28. ^ @TurntableCharts (November 10, 2024). "ICYMI— All the re-entries on the Official Top 100 Albums Chart in Nigeria" (Tweet). Retrieved November 17, 2024 – via Twitter.
  29. ^ AF (December 15, 2023). "Zerrydl releases debut EP Danger Zee". AML. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  30. ^ "Zerrydl Drops Sophomore EP "Wara Wara Szn"". Album Talks. May 31, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
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