Music executive and founder of Dapper Group, Damilola Akinwunmi, popularly known as Dapper, has dismissed allegations by former signees Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi over their music catalogues, insisting, “I have nothing to hide.”
Dapper addressed the dispute in a series of posts on his X handle on Monday.
He challenged both artistes to submit their contracts and financial records for a forensic audit. He said the exercise would determine who owes whom.
Dapper challenges artistes to audit
Dapper said the records needed to establish the truth already exist.
He wrote, “I have nothing to hide. The records exist. The authorities have them. Let the process establish the truth. Don’t come online and spill rubbish narratives & lies, only to mislead the public!.
“We already did an audit from a reputable company! Surprise, surprise- who owes who? If e sure for any of you, make we go KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, Templers, Aluko & Oyebode, Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie.
“Any top law firm and auditing/accounting firm. Let them run a forensic analysis and interpret both the accounts and the contract for us, and tell you I cheated you?!”
He also claimed that both artistes received “healthy advances” under their agreements.
Dapper said they were also offered improved percentages.
“Everybody got healthy advances!!!! Even giving you more %… What more can I do?”
The music executive further accused the artistes of avoiding an audit while spending money on luxury items.
“Everyone rich enough to buy chains but never wanna pay for audits!!! No jagbajantis auditing firm, no kiri-kiri moves.”
Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi exit
Seyi Vibez left Dapper Music in September 2024. He had unfollowed the label on Instagram and changed his bio to “Independent artist”.
The singer joined Dapper Music in 2021. He later rose to prominence with projects including Billion Dollar Baby, Thy Kingdom Come, NAHAMciaga and Loseyi Professor.
Shallipopi announced his departure from Dapper Music and Dvpper Digital in December 2024.
He accused the companies of financial mismanagement, lack of transparency and exploitative contractual arrangements.
Dapper Music rejected the allegations at the time. The company said it had provided accounting records and was cooperating with auditors.
Dapper addresses signature allegation
Dapper also responded to Shallipopi’s allegation that his signature was forged.
“You claim here that I forged your signature, but in your public statement in 2024, you claimed that you were pushed into a deal with Dapper Digital. Which is it???” he wrote.
He also spoke about his relationship with Seyi Vibez.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this relationship began in 2021, and it began with me putting money down for your first project before getting any music from you. So who made who?!!!! God made me, nigga! Dapper Damm, Son of God!”
Dapper said he would not respond to the dispute with insults.
“I will not demean myself by disrespecting the one thing I stand on, which is my love for music. So I won’t stoop so low as to engage in insults. So much to say, but so few ways to say it.”
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