A viral video on social media shows Nigerian singer Shallipopi arriving at a plaza with a koboko whip, allegedly to avoid fan mobbing.

The video shows a vehicle parked in front of a shopping mall, with fans shouting the singer’s name, “Shallipopi.

Singer steps out with whip

After a brief pause, the singer exited the vehicle, clutching a koboko whip.

Some social media users believe he carried it as a way to prevent fans from crowding or mobbing him.

The video quickly spread across different platforms, triggering mixed reactions from netizens who shared varying opinions about the unusual moment.

Netizens react online

Mr Andrew wrote: “So for him mind he get fans? Make he come Port Harcourt if anybody go send him papa.”

Drumsteady wrote: “Koboko whip to beat who? Fans? Or random pickpockets,being famous that’s the price u pay.”

Tonah wrote: “Shallipopi carry koboko like area father wey dey control boys, fans too dey do anyhow Sha.”

Pal cad wrote: “Shallipopi carries a Whip like a Slave Master in a Plaza. if a Singer threatens his Fans with a Koboko, he deserves to walk alone in the Dark.

These Stars forget that the People built their Throne before they start acting like Gods. if the Crowd does not shame him, he will strike a Child for a Photo.”

T&T wrote: “Most fans are cracking up, Fame no easy 😂 Pluto Presido don turn cowboy, Koboko security activated. Some love the energy, Man knows his fans are wild, respect the strategy.”