Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has reignited his public dispute with Dapper Music as allegations surrounding missing funds reportedly worth more than ₦1 billion continue to generate controversy within the Nigerian music industry.
The singer, who previously worked with Dapper Music, has taken fresh shots at the record label and its management through a series of posts on social media, suggesting that he is relieved to have moved on from the company while other artistes remain connected to the label.
Seyi Vibez appeared to mock the ongoing situation in some of his posts, telling his followers that he was grateful to have left the label before the current controversy intensified. His comments have since attracted significant attention from fans and followers, many of whom are trying to understand the issues behind the escalating dispute...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
The singer also made claims involving what he described as spiritual manipulation, suggesting that attempts to influence him through such means did not work. He further made a controversial reference to celebrity chef Hilda Baci while taking another swipe at the management of the label.
The latest comments come at a time when several former and current artistes associated with Dapper Music have publicly raised concerns about their dealings with the company. The allegations have included claims relating to unpaid royalties, catalogue management, licensing arrangements and a lack of transparency over revenue.
The financial figures being discussed have also added another layer to the controversy. Other artistes have raised questions about sums running into hundreds of millions of naira and, in some claims, more than ₦1 billion in revenue that they say has not been properly accounted for.
Seyi Vibez’s latest intervention has therefore been viewed as another indication that the disagreement between some artistes and Dapper Music has not been completely resolved.
The singer’s relationship with Dapper Music was instrumental in his rise to mainstream prominence, particularly during the period when his music began gaining widespread attention across Nigeria. His eventual departure from the label was followed by reports of tension between both parties, although the full details of their contractual and financial arrangements have remained a subject of public discussion.
The current controversy has also widened beyond Seyi Vibez, with other artistes previously connected to Dapper Music making their own allegations. T.I Blaze has questioned the handling of intellectual property and revenue, while Shallipopi has also publicly alleged that money and royalties owed to him remain unresolved.
The artistes’ accusations have placed increased attention on the relationship between Nigerian musicians and record labels, particularly concerning contracts, ownership of music catalogues, royalty payments and access to financial records.
For artistes, the issue goes beyond the amount of money involved. Questions about who owns recorded music, who controls a catalogue, how streaming revenue is distributed and whether artists can independently verify their earnings have become increasingly important as Nigeria’s music industry continues to expand internationally.
The allegations against Dapper Music remain allegations and have not been established as proven facts. The company and its management would have the opportunity to respond to the claims and provide their own account of the financial and contractual issues being raised.
For now, Seyi Vibez appears determined to continue speaking about his experience, while the wider dispute continues to unfold publicly on social media.
The growing controversy has sparked fresh conversations among Nigerian music fans about the importance of transparency in entertainment contracts and the need for artistes to fully understand their financial arrangements before signing agreements.
As more former and current artistes speak out, attention will remain focused on Dapper Music and whether the company will respond to the allegations surrounding royalties, catalogue revenues and the reported ₦1 billion financial discrepancy.
Until clear evidence or formal findings emerge, the claims surrounding the alleged missing funds should be treated as allegations rather than established wrongdoing.
