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Zerry DL
Divine Uzama
Divine Uzama, professionally known as Zerrydl or Zerry DL, is a Nigerian singer and rapper associated with Benin City's street-pop scene and Plutomania Records. He gained wider attention through “Puff & Pass” and won Rookie of the Year at the 17th Headies Awards in 2025.
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At a glance
- Zerry DL is a Nigerian singer and rapper whose work is associated with street-pop, Afrobeats and the Benin City music scene.
- His 2023 song “Puff & Pass” was his breakout release and brought his first appearance on the TurnTable Top 100.
- His released projects include the EPs Danger Zee and Wara Wara Szn and the 2026 release ROAD TO PARATI.
- He won Rookie of the Year at the 17th Headies Awards in 2025, while “Back to Back” reached number 16 on the United Kingdom's Official Afrobeats Chart.
Benin City foundations
Zerry DL was raised in Benin City, Edo State, and has linked his development as an artist to the city's freestyle and street-pop culture. He has also said that his professional name developed from the school-era nickname “Zery the Legendary.”
Education and early musical activity
He attended CFA Primary School in Benin City and says he later formed a junior-secondary-school group called Jazz Music. According to his account, he passed JAMB, WAEC and NECO and considered studying Mass Communication, but chose to pursue music as his work began attracting attention. The available sources do not establish completed tertiary enrollment or a qualification.
Breakthrough and recording career
“Puff & Pass” became Zerry DL's breakout release in 2023 and was followed by a remix with Shallipopi. He was publicly unveiled as a Plutomania Records artist in October 2023 and released his debut EP, Danger Zee, that December. He followed it with Wara Wara Szn in May 2024 and ROAD TO PARATI in March 2026. His publicly documented Plutomania affiliation remained current as of August 2026, although the terms and duration of any contractual arrangement were not available.
Recognition and collaborations
Zerry DL won Rookie of the Year at the 17th Headies Awards in April 2025. His song “Back to Back” reached number 16 on the United Kingdom's Official Afrobeats Chart, and TurnTable Charts later listed it as double-platinum while listing “Puff & Pass” as platinum. His brothers Shallipopi and Famous Pluto are also musical collaborators.
Timeline
- Began developing as a rapper through freestyles and phone recordings in Benin City.
- Publicly unveiled as an artist on Shallipopi's newly launched Plutomania Records imprint.
- Released “Puff & Pass (Remix)” with Shallipopi.
- Released the debut EP Danger Zee.
- Released the second EP Wara Wara Szn.
- “Back to Back” reached number 16 on the United Kingdom's Official Afrobeats Chart.
- Won Rookie of the Year at the 17th Headies Awards.
- TurnTable Charts certified “Back to Back” double-platinum and “Puff & Pass” platinum.
- Released ROAD TO PARATI through Plutomania Records.
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Current context
- Zerry DL remains publicly identified with Plutomania Records. Supported by a June 2026 interview, current Audiomack profile metadata and 2026 catalog credits; contractual terms were not publicly available.
- “Follow My Lead,” released on May 22, 2026, is the latest release listed on his reviewed Apple Music artist page. This refers to releases under Zerrydl's own artist billing on the reviewed catalog page; later guest appearances or unindexed releases remain possible.
- TurnTable's certification database lists “Back to Back” as double-platinum and “Puff & Pass” as platinum.
Biographical facts
- He was raised in Benin City, Edo State, and has linked his musical development to the city's freestyle and street-pop culture.
- He attended CFA Primary School in Benin City and says he later formed a junior-secondary-school music group called Jazz Music.
- He says he passed JAMB, WAEC and NECO and considered studying Mass Communication, but chose to pursue music as his work began attracting attention.
- He says the name ZerryDL developed from the longer school-era nickname “Zery the Legendary,” which he later shortened.
- Shallipopi and Famous Pluto are his brothers and musical collaborators.
- “Puff & Pass” was his 2023 breakout release and brought his first appearance on the TurnTable Top 100.
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- Plutomania Records Recording artist 2023-10-18–present
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