Nigerian singer Shallipopi has confirmed his split from Dapper Music, a record label owned by Chef Hilda Baci’s fiancé. The announcement was made on Instagram, where Shallipopi cited a breach of trust and lack of transparency as the reasons for his decision.
The split comes after nearly three years of collaboration between Shallipopi and Dapper Music. The singer 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.
Shallipopi’s announcement was met with support from fans and fellow artists, including Ruger and YCee. However, some commenters also shared their own experiences of exploitation and mistreatment by record labels.
The split is a significant development in the Nigerian music industry, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by artists in their dealings with record labels.
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 ❤️👏.