Ghanaian pop sensation, Rema, has made a major achievement in his career with his hit song ‘Benin Boys’ featuring Shallipopi being featured on the EA Sports and Spotify Soundtrack for the new FC25 video game.
This collaboration has seen the duo join the ranks of world stars who have featured on the highly coveted EA Sports soundtrack.
The EA Sports FC25 soundtrack boasts a total of 117 songs from artists all over the globe, providing players with a diverse array of musical styles to enjoy while playing the game.
This inclusion of Afrobeats on the soundtrack highlights the genre’s global acceptance, according to the CEO of Dapper Music, Damilola Akinwunmi.
Akinwunmi praised Shallipopi for his continuous efforts to promote Benin heritage through his music and stated that ‘Benin Boys’ is a fitting song for this new milestone in his career.
He commended Shallipopi for his growing influence and predicted that the young artist would have more accolades and cultural impact on the horizon.
Shallipopi’s rise in the Afrobeats scene has been rapid, with his breakout track ‘Elon Musk’ dominating the airwaves in 2023.
His music has not only resonated within Nigeria but has also gained fans internationally due to his vibrant sound and charismatic persona.
The inclusion of ‘Benin Boys’ on the EA Sports FC25 soundtrack is a testament to the appeal and viability of Shallipopi’s music in various spaces.
The video game has long been a cultural phenomenon, introducing young people to music from different parts of the world.
