Shallipopi Calls Out Dapper Over Unpaid Royalties

The Nigerian music industry has been rocked by a new controversy after singer Shallipopi accused music executive Dapper of owing him royalty income. In a post on his verified X account on Friday, August 14, 2026, Shallipopi claimed that Dapper has been holding onto the royalties from 46 of his songs, including his popular song 'E Don Cast'.

The singer alleged that the artists' catalogues were transferred to Virgin Music, but he has not received his due payment. Shallipopi stated that he has gained a better understanding of financial transparency and is prepared to take further action to retrieve his money. 'Dapper nor forget na my laho money Dey with me o...' Shallipopi wrote in the post, using a mix of English and Nigerian Pidgin to express his frustration.

The allegations have not been independently verified, and Dapper Music and Damilola Akinwunmi have not publicly responded to the claims. This is not the first time that issues of unpaid royalties have made headlines in the Nigerian music industry. Many artists have spoken out about the lack of transparency in the payment of royalties, and the issue remains a major concern for musicians in the country.

Shallipopi's decision to speak out against Dapper has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many of his fans expressing support for the singer. The dispute has also raised questions about the role of music executives and the need for greater transparency in the industry. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Dapper will respond to the allegations and whether Shallipopi will be able to recover his unpaid royalties.