Why T.I Blaze, Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi are calling out Dapper Music

Here is why former artists under the label, Dapper Music, Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi, TI Blaze and Zerry are calling out the founder of the label.

T.I Blaze, Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi have all publicly raised serious allegations against Dapper Music and its founder, Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi, reigniting questions about artist contracts, royalties, catalogue ownership and financial transparency in Nigeria’s music industry.

How it started

The latest controversy erupted on Friday, August 14, 2026, after T.I Blaze publicly called out Dapper Music, accusing the label of failing to properly account for revenue generated from his music and questioning the licensing of his intellectual property.

T.I Blaze alleged that about ₦1.2 billion in revenue had gone unexplained and questioned how Virgin Music became involved in the business relationship.

He also claimed that his contract with Dapper had expired and that he had waited approximately seven months for the matter to be resolved privately.

The singer further demanded the release of his catalogue, saying he was willing to settle what he described as an outstanding $185,000 balance. These figures and claims are allegations made by T.I Blaze and have not been independently established.

Seyi Vibez calls out Dapper Music

Shortly after T.I Blaze’s posts began circulating, Seyi Vibez, who previously worked with Dapper Music, entered the conversation and made his own accusations against the music executive.

Seyi claimed that money generated from his success was used to sign other artistes and alleged that Dapper had benefited significantly from his career.

He also warned artistes still associated with the label to be cautious, suggesting that they could eventually encounter similar problems.

Seyi’s intervention transformed what initially appeared to be…