After nearly three years of collaboration, singer Shallipopi and Dapper Music, owned by Chef Hilda Baci’s fiancé, have parted ways.
In an Instagram post on December 11, 2024, Shallipopi, who rose to prominence in 2022, announced his split from Dapper Music. In the public release, he cited a breach of trust and lack of transparency as the reasons for his decision.
The announcement by the Benin-born rapper confirms earlier reports by Pulse Nigeria about the split, following Shallipopi’s decision to unfollow Dapper Music founder and CEO, Damilola Akinwunmi, on Instagram.
In his announcement, Shallipopi described the decision as the hardest he has ever made, framing it as a stand for all creatives who dedicate themselves fully to their craft.
“I come to you today with a heavy heart but an unshakable determination. I’m Crown Uzama, your Shallipopi, and l’ve made one of the toughest decisions of my career. Today, I’m officially ending my agreements with Dapper Music and Dupper Digital. This wasn’t a choice I made lightly, but it’s a step I had to take after my trust was broken, my finances mishandled, and my rights as an artist were disregarded.
This is bigger than just me. It’s about every artist and creator who pours their soul into their work, only to face betrayal and exploitation from people who should be looking out for them. It’s about standing up for fairness, integrity, and the respect that we all deserve.”
See screenshots of the post by Shallipopi below;
See reactions below;
rugerofficial: If God be for you, who can be against you. HOLD THIS WORD TIGHT my brother ❤️.
iam_ycee: 2024 and this is still happening Such a shame.
octanegt_: King 👑 I’m going through the same mine is I was beaten and chased out of the house after one release collected all the clothes they bought for me and now he doesn’t want to end contract after breaching it it’s like I can’t move forward they don’t want to end the deal with me I have songs I have about 200 songs unreleased now I’m stock he doesn’t even want to talk anything about it ohh my career on the line it’s killing me mentally 😣😣😣💔💔💔💔 Sad thing is many artists who through this too but they can’t speak up I just need help.
onlythefamily4645: Record labels no be for small pikin, that why wizkid couldn’t do it and he can’t help anyone in the industry, shout out to davido Olamide and don jazzy ❤️👏.
wizzipopi_officia: @theycallmeshallipopi THAT’S RIGHT Popi I’m a die hard fan and I won’t see the right and say the wrong : boss crown you not the first person to take this step I know many just do right way by taking the right step that’s good for you, the key is in your hand, THE WORLD ALREADY BELIEVE IN YOU you can change your world in any diff way you like in a jiffy📌 onlyoneplutopresido🪐❤️🅿️.
kingreality1: Nice decision ovbiedo kpataki you can’t be working like an elephant and getting paid like an ant doesn’t work that way!.