According to Pulse Nigeria, street-pop stars Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez, and T.I Blaze have launched legal action and public appeals against their former record label boss over unpaid royalties and alleged signature forgery. The dispute escalated after Shallipopi publicly challenged label head Dapper to address the claims directly.
Confirming the escalating feud, Gistlover revealed that “Shallipopi openly challenged Dapper to face-to-face talks to resolve the financial fallout,” while Vanguard Entertainment noted that “legal representatives for the artists are investigating allegations of unauthorized contract modifications and missing performance earnings.”
This high-profile dispute exposes ongoing friction regarding transparency and contract execution in the fast-growing Afrobeats industry. The fallout will likely trigger calls for stricter regulatory oversight and improved artist advocacy across West African record labels.
Source: Pulse Nigeria — https://www.pulse.ng/story/shallipopi-seyi-vibez-dapper-music-royalties-forgery-2026081715581615695, August 17, 2026
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