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‘I have nothing to hide,’ Dapper dismisses Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi accusations

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  • Music executive Dapper has publicly challenged former signees Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi to a forensic audit of their contracts and financial records.
  • Dapper insists he has nothing to hide and that audits will prove who owes whom, claiming both artists received substantial advances.
  • The dispute follows the artists' departures from Dapper Music in late 2024 due to disagreements over their business relationships.

Music executive Damilola Akinwunmi, known as Dapper, has broken his silence on allegations from former artists Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi regarding music catalogue management. Dapper issued a public challenge, inviting the artists to submit their contracts and financial records for examination by leading audit and accounting firms. He stated on X, "I have nothing to hide. The records exist. The authorities have them. Let the process establish the truth."

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!

— DapperChallenging the artists to a public audit and asserting his transparency.

Dapper proposed that firms like KPMG, PwC, or Deloitte, along with top law firms, conduct a forensic analysis of both accounts and contracts. He asserted that these audits would clarify any financial discrepancies. Dapper also claimed that both Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi received "healthy advances" and were offered improved percentage deals during their time with Dapper Music. He questioned what more he could do beyond these terms.

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.

— DapperProposing specific firms for a forensic analysis and questioning the artists' claims.

The dispute surfaces months after Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi left Dapper Music and Dvpper Digital in late 2024. Seyi Vibez signaled his exit in September 2024, becoming an independent artist. Shallipopi followed suit in December 2024. Seyi Vibez has since released his "Children of Africa" EP and seen his independent imprint, NSNV Inc., grow, with his catalogue reportedly driving its success. The artists' departures stemmed from disagreements concerning their business relationships with the label.

Everybody got healthy advances!!!! Even giving you more %… What more can I do?

— DapperClaiming he provided fair financial terms to the artists.
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