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Zerrydl Verified artist
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Background information
Birth name Divine Uzama
Born 4 December 2002 (age 23)
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Origin Benin City
Genres Afrobeats, afrobeat, amapiano
Occupation(s) Rapper, singer, songwriter
Years active 2015–present
Labels Dapper, Plutomania
Member of Plutomanias
Relatives Shallipopi (brother), Famous Pluto (brother)
Website Official Site

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.[1] 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).[2] The following year, he released the single "Back to Back"—marking his first Billboard appearance.[3]

Early life

Uzama was born on December 4, 2002, in Benin City, Edo State.[4] He was raised by his parents. His older brother is Afrobeats singer Shallipopi. His younger brother Famous Pluto, is also a singer.[5]

Career

Uzama began his music career alongside his elder brother Shallipopi, sharing freestyles and song covers on social media in 2015.[6] In 2022, Zerrydl released his first single, "Ifeoma", although it did not chart, it garnered some attention.[7] 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.[8] The single debuted at number 39 on the Nigeria TurnTable 100 charts, making it Zerrydl's first entry on the chart.[9][10]

On October 20, 2023, Zerrydl released the remix of "Puff & Pass" with Shallipopi.[11][12] Its accompanying music video was released that same day and currently has 5.4 million views on YouTube, as of November 2024.[13] On November 10, 2023, Zerrydl was featured on Shallipopi's "Wet on Me".[14]

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

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.[21] Uzama also released the single "Back to Back" on September 23, 2024,[22] which debuted at number 40 on the TurnTable charts 100.[23] On October 19, 2024, Uzama's single "Back to Back" reached its peak position at number 16 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.[24] "Back to Back" debuted at number 42 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, marking his first Billboard appearance.[25]

Discography

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
NG
[26]
Danger Zee[27] 87
Wara Wara Szn[28]
  • Released: May 31, 2024
  • Label: Plutomania, Dapper
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
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Singles

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

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Nominated work Results Template:Abbr
2025 The Headies Rookie of the Year Himself Won [29]

References

  1. ↑ Bolawatife "Man Crash Monday: Shining the Spotlight on Zerry DL." Lagos Jump, December 30, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ Osafo "Shallipopi launches ‘Plutomania Records,’ announces two new artists." Groove Africa, October 18, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ (November 16, 2024) "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2024 from https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-u-s-afrobeats-songs/
  4. ↑ Roderick Ukah "Zerry DL Bi0graphy: Zerrydl joins the newest wave of Afrobeats." Affiliate, November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kunle Adeleye "Zerry Dl; The Hidden Story Behind Shallipopi Brothers." Kanyi Daily News, October 16, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  6. ↑ AML "Zerryy DL Profile." African Music Library, September 11, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ Tobiloba Akinsete "The 20 Afrobeats artists to watch out for in 2024." NotJustOk, January 11, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ Daniel Wisdom "Zerry Dl comes through with a new amapiano jam called "Puff & Pass."." Xclusive Loaded, May 9, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ "TurnTable Charts Official Nigeria Top 100." TurnTable. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  10. ↑ YC "Zerry DL Puff & Pass debuts at number 39 on TurnTable this week." Digimillenials, October 1, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ Peter Okhide "Zerrydl and Shallipopi combine forces for 'Puff & Pass' remix." NotJustOk, October 20, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  12. ↑ Osafo Daniel "Zerrydl and Shallipopi Releases 'Puff & Pass' remix." Groove Africa, October 21, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  13. ↑ Zerrydl (October 20, 2023) "Zerrydl & Shallipopi - Puff & Pass (Remix) (Official video)". Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/YJpFc-t8swQ?si=f6jOuFfh0EVjaZ5E
  14. ↑ Victory Orimemi (April 4, 2024) "WATCH: Shallipopi brags about his sexuality in ‘Wet on Me’ visuals". TheCable. Retrieved November 17, 2024 from https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/watch-shallipopi-brags-about-his-sexuality-in-wet-on-me-visuals/
  15. ↑ Linda "Zerrydl Premieres Debut EP "Danger Zee"." Album Talks, December 15, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  16. ↑ Peter Okhide "Zerrydl impresses with five-track debut EP 'Danger Zee'." NotJustOk, December 16, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  17. ↑ TC "Danger Zee -EP debuts at No. 14 on this week's Official Top 50 Albums Chart in Nigeria." The Native, December 28, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  18. ↑ Peggy "Zerrydl Drops Brand New Song titled 'O.U.A.T'." NaijaVibez, May 23, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  19. ↑ Big Sam "Zerrydl Drops Second EP "Wara Wara SZN"." Trybe Coterie, May 31, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  20. ↑ Peter Okhide "It's 'Wara Wara Szn' as Zerrydl drops second EP." NotJustOk, May 31, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  21. ↑ Admin III (July 14, 2024) "VIDEO: Rema, Shallipopi, Zerry DL shut down Wireless Festival". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved November 17, 2024 from https://blueprint.ng/video-rema-shallipopi-zerry-dl-shut-down-wireless-festival-with-benin-boys/
  22. ↑ Peter Okhide "Zerrydl delivers new single 'Back To Back'." NotJustOk, September 13, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  23. ↑ "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.
  24. ↑ "Official Afrobeats Chart." Official Charts Company, October 19, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  25. ↑ "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.
  26. ↑ "ICYMI— All the re-entries on the Official Top 100 Albums Chart in Nigeria." ', November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  27. ↑ AF "Zerrydl releases debut EP Danger Zee." AML, December 15, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  28. ↑ "Zerrydl Drops Sophomore EP "Wara Wara Szn"." Album Talks, May 31, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  29. ↑ (27 April 2025) "Headies 2025: Zerry DL Wins ‘Rookie Of The Year’ Award". Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2025 from https://leadership.ng/headies-2025-zerry-dl-wins-rookie-of-the-year-award/
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