Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, aka Shallipopi, has quit his record label, Dapper Music and Dvpper Digital.
Taking to his official X page, the Obapluto crooner shared a press statement where he detailed how his record label boss, Damilola Akinwunmi aka Dapper had broken his trust and mishandled his finances.
Shallipoppi wrote: “It’s a step I had to take after my trust was broken, my finances mishandled and my rights as an artist were disregarded.”
Further, in the press statement, the music star added that the issue was bigger than him and that it concerns every artist and creator who works hard only to be betrayed and exploited by the people who should look out for them.
It was noted that Hilda Baci’s boyfriend, Dapper, pushed Shallipopi to sign a deal that prioritized their profit instead of his growth, thereby putting his career at risk.
He added that there had been no transparency about his money even though he had made several requests to access his financial records.
He wrote: “Imagine not knowing how much you’ve earned or where it’s gone. This is devastating and unacceptable.”
They tried to make me sign a forever deal
In the press statement, it was also revealed that Shallipopi’s management tried to lock him into a contract where they would take 30% of his earnings forever, even after they ended their business relationship. The singer described this as an exploitative, cruel, and unfair move.
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— Shallipopi (@plutomaniapopi) December 11, 2024
