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
Member ofPlutomanias
Website zerrydl.com

Divine Uzama (born December 4, 2002), known professionally as Zerrydl or Zerry DL, is a Nigerian rapper and singer. He embarked on his musical career in 2015, sharing freestyles on social media. [3] He first gained major recognition in 2023 following the release of his single "Puff & Pass," which marked his first entry on the TurnTable Top 100. He signed with Plutomania Records to release his debut extended play (EP) Danger Zee (2023). [4] The following year, he released the single "Back to Back"—marking his first Billboard appearance. [5]

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Early life

Uzama was born on December 4, 2002, in Benin City, Edo State. [6] He was raised by his parents. His older brother is Afrobeats singer Shallipopi. His younger brother Famous Pluto is also a singer. [7]

Career

Uzama began his music career alongside his elder brother Shallipopi, sharing freestyles and song covers on social media in 2015. [8] In 2022, Zerrydl released his first single, "Ifeoma", although it did not chart, it garnered some attention. [9] In 2023, Zerrydl signed a recording contract with Shallipopi's Plutomania Records. That same year he released the hit single "Puff & Pass" on July 9, 2023. [10] The single debuted at number 39 on the Nigeria TurnTable 100 charts, making it Zerrydl's first entry on the chart. [11] [12]

On October 20, 2023, Zerrydl released the remix of "Puff & Pass" with Shallipopi. [13] [14] Its accompanying music video was released that same day and currently has 5.4 million views on YouTube, as of November 2024. [15] On November 10, 2023, Zerrydl was featured on Shallipopi's "Wet on Me". [16]

On December 15, 2023, Uzama released his debut extended play Danger Zee, [17] [18] which debuted at number 14 on the Official Top 50 Albums Chart. [19] In 2024, he released the single "O.U.A.T" on May 23, [20] which became the lead single for his second EP, Wara Wara Szn, featuring Seyi Vibez, and Tega Boi Dc, released on May 31. [21] [22]

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. [23] Uzama also released the single "Back to Back" on September 23, 2024, [24] which debuted at number 40 on the TurnTable charts 100. [25] On October 19, 2024, Uzama's single "Back to Back" reached its peak position at number 16 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart. [26] "Back to Back" debuted at number 42 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, marking his first Billboard appearance. [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

Awards and nominations

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Nominated workResultsRef
2025 The Headies Rookie of the Year HimselfWon [31]

References

  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. ↑ Bolawatife (December 30, 2024). "Man Crash Monday: Shining the Spotlight on Zerry DL". Lagos Jump. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ Osafo (October 18, 2023). "Shallipopi launches 'Plutomania Records,' announces two new artists". Groove Africa. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard . November 16, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  6. ↑ Roderick Ukah (November 4, 2024). "Zerry DL Bi0graphy: Zerrydl joins the newest wave of Afrobeats". Affiliate. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  7. ↑ Kunle Adeleye (October 16, 2023). "Zerry Dl; The Hidden Story Behind Shallipopi Brothers". Kanyi Daily News. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  8. ↑ AML (September 11, 2023). "Zerryy DL Profile". African Music Library. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ Tobiloba Akinsete (January 11, 2024). "The 20 Afrobeats artists to watch out for in 2024". NotJustOk . Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  10. ↑ Daniel Wisdom (May 9, 2024). "Zerry Dl comes through with a new amapiano jam called "Puff & Pass."". Xclusive Loaded. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ "TurnTable Charts Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  12. ↑ YC (October 1, 2024). "Zerry DL Puff & Pass debuts at number 39 on TurnTable this week". Digimillenials. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  13. ↑ Peter Okhide (October 20, 2023). "Zerrydl and Shallipopi combine forces for 'Puff & Pass' remix". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  14. ↑ Osafo Daniel (October 21, 2023). "Zerrydl and Shallipopi Releases 'Puff & Pass' remix". Groove Africa. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ Zerrydl (October 20, 2023), Zerrydl & Shallipopi - Puff & Pass (Remix) (Official video) , retrieved November 17, 2024– via YouTube
  16. ↑ Victory Orimemi (April 4, 2024). "WATCH: Shallipopi brags about his sexuality in 'Wet on Me' visuals". TheCable . Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  17. ↑ Linda (December 15, 2023). "Zerrydl Premieres Debut EP "Danger Zee"". Album Talks. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  18. ↑ Peter Okhide (December 16, 2023). "Zerrydl impresses with five-track debut EP 'Danger Zee'". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. ↑ Peggy (May 23, 2024). "Zerrydl Drops Brand New Song titled 'O.U.A.T'". NaijaVibez. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  21. ↑ Big Sam (May 31, 2024). "Zerrydl Drops Second EP "Wara Wara SZN"". Trybe Coterie. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  22. ↑ Peter Okhide (May 31, 2024). "It's 'Wara Wara Szn' as Zerrydl drops second EP". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  23. ↑ Admin III (July 14, 2024). "VIDEO: Rema, Shallipopi, Zerry DL shut down Wireless Festival". Blueprint . Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  24. ↑ Peter Okhide (September 13, 2024). "Zerrydl delivers new single 'Back To Back'". NotJustOk. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  25. ↑ "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.
  26. ↑ "Official Afrobeats Chart". Official Charts Company . October 19, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 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.
  31. ↑ Abdulrahman, Nafisat (April 27, 2025). "Headies 2025: Zerry DL Wins 'Rookie Of The Year' Award". Leadership. Leadership.ng. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
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