Uptimeus

<a href="spotify:artist:5aPqnbgbrYHnWQoLsCw0Ei" data-name="Uptimeus">Uptimeus</a> is emerging as the newest rave in the Afrobeat scene. With a silky voice and a knack for crafting catchy melodies with cleverly woven lyrics, he is poised to take the industry by storm. While he’s also known by his alias “UPTIBABA” which suggests a level of confidence and ambition that resonates with his artistry, off stage he goes by his real name, Paul Hussaini Salawai.

Inspired by <a href="spotify:artist:0Y3agQaa6g2r0YmHPOO9rh" data-name="Davido">Davido</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3tVQdUvClmAT7URs9V3rsp" data-name="Wizkid">Wizkid</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3wcj11K77LjEY1PkEazffa" data-name="Burna Boy">Burna Boy</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:1X6cBGnXpEpN7CmflLKmLV" data-name="Kizz Daniel">Kizz Daniel</a>, he has carved out his own unique sound that blends seamlessly with the genre’s evolving landscape. Often likened to <a href="spotify:artist:46pWGuE3dSwY3bMMXGBvVS" data-name="Rema">Rema</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0a1SidMjD8D6EHvJph4n2H" data-name="Ruger">Ruger</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3zaDigUwjHvjOkSn0NDf9x" data-name="BNXN">BNXN</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:5yOvAmpIR7hVxiS6Ls5DPO" data-name="Omah Lay">Omah Lay</a>, he incorporates lyrical depth with infectious melodies—a style shaped by his smooth transition from rap to Afrobeat. This evolution gives his music a distinct edge.

His growing fanbase, which he calls “UPTIMISTS” is drawn to his unique flair and charisma. With his infectious drive and undeniable talent, he’s undoubtedly on the path to becoming a household name in Afrobeat.