Music executive Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi, popularly known as DapperDam, has responded to allegations and criticisms from Nigerian artistes Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and T.I Blaze over their dealings with his entertainment company.
DapperDam, in a statement reported by Daily Post on Sunday, maintained that he had nothing to conceal and appeared to push back against claims made by the artistes regarding their professional relationships and financial dealings with his company.
The dispute comes amid growing tensions between DapperDam and some artistes who have previously worked with or been associated with Dapper Music. The music executive has been a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, particularly in the development and commercialisation of street-pop acts.
Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and T.I Blaze are among artistes who have had professional associations with Dapper and his music business. Their recent criticisms have therefore drawn significant attention within Nigeria’s music industry and among fans.
In his response, DapperDam rejected suggestions that he had anything to hide and defended his actions and dealings. His response is the latest development in an increasingly public dispute that has brought questions surrounding artist-management relationships, contracts and financial arrangements into the spotlight.
The controversy also highlights broader concerns within the Nigerian music industry over the relationship between artistes and music executives. As Nigerian artistes increasingly generate substantial revenues through streaming, endorsements, performances and international distribution, disputes over contracts, royalties and management responsibilities have become more prominent.
Dapper Music has worked with several notable Nigerian artistes, including Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and T.I Blaze, making the latest exchange particularly significant for followers of the industry.
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