Zerrydl

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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
Relatives Shallipopi (brother) [2]

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]

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Life and career

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

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak 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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