Chocolate City Music has denied having any contract or ties with Universal Music Group (UMG).
The label called the claims “false and irresponsible”.
Chocolate City spoke about the claims in a statement on its X page.
The label said it has worked on its own for more than 20 years.
It said talent, hard work and business deals have helped it grow.
Chocolate City also denied claims that a foreign agency or government controls or funds the company.
“Our attention has been drawn to false claims circulating about Chocolate City Music. For over 20 years, we have built an independent African business through talent, hard work and legitimate commercial partnerships,” the statement reads.
“Any suggestion that Chocolate City Music is funded, controlled or directed by any foreign intelligence agency or state actor is false and irresponsible.
“The content in question also contains a fundamental error: Chocolate City Music has never had, and does not have, any contractual relationship or affiliation with Universal Music Group.
“Chocolate City Music remains wholly Nigerian-owned, proudly independent, and focused on building lasting value for African creatives and the African creative industries.”
The statement follows claims that linked Chocolate City with UMG.
Other claims also linked the label to foreign interests.
Chocolate City rejected the claims.
The label said it remains Nigerian-owned and independent.
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