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How Dapper forged my signature, sold my catalogue to foreign label – Shallipopi


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Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has accused his former record label boss, Damilola Akinwunmi, CEO of Dapper Music, of forgery and fraudulent sale of his catalogue to a foreign company. In a statement shared via his X page on Saturday, Shallipopi claimed that he signed only a management deal with Dapper in 2023, but the record label …

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Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl Is the Album That Wants You to Dance, Feel & Believe in Yourself

Ayra Starr has released her third studio album, “Starrgirl”, a 16-track project featuring Wizkid, Rema, ZAYN, and Leon Thomas, wrapped in a rich purple aesthetic. Ayra Starr in a patterned cut-out dress with purple detailing as part of the promotional imagery for her album “Starrgirl”. Has Ayra Starr convinced you to make purple your colour of this season? The superstar has officially released …

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How Asake Became a Global Afrobeats Star

Asake posing in a countryside setting for his Money Can’t Buy Happiness music video off the M$NEY album. When Asake exploded onto the Afrobeats scene in 2022 with his song Omo Ope featuring Olamide, he instantly made himself irresistible to his fans. While dropping his debut eponymous EP project, Ololade Asake, was enough to bolster his presence in the Nigerian music scene, Sungba, off the EP, could …

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Wizkid Kicks Off Detty December Fest at the Grand Opening Concert | Day 1 of 13

“ “December is coming… so, what’s the plan?” If this question has ever made its way into your group chat with your best friends, your family WhatsApp, your holiday plans, or a conversation with someone you haven’t seen in months, you’re not alone. December in Nigeria has a way of filling up quickly. Friends start making plans, people come home, …

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Davido Marks 15 Years in Music With Oriadé, an Album Rooted in Royalty & Legacy | Listen

Davido has released his sixth studio album, Oriadé, marking 15 years in his professional music career. Derived from Yoruba meaning “the crowned head,” the 13-track project features collaborations with Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Leon Thomas, Mayorkun, and Llona. Afrobeats icon Davido delivers a live stage performance as he prepares for the global release of his sixth studio album, Oriadé. Fifteen …

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Darkoo & Asake Make a Strong Case for “That Girl” as This Season’s Feel-Good Anthem


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British-Nigerian artist Darkoo has teamed up with Afrobeats star Asake for “That Girl,” a feel-good anthem accompanied by an official music video directed by Perliks. British-Nigerian musician Darkoo in a visual scene from her Afrobeats release That Girl featuring Asake. Darkoo and Asake in the same room? Yes please. The British-Nigerian artist has released her new single “That Girl” featuring Afrobeats heavyweight Asake, …

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Tems Leads the Soundtrack for “Children of Blood and Bone” With Burna Boy, Ayra Starr & More

Grammy winner Tems is executive producing and curating the Children of Blood and Bone movie soundtrack, featuring three new original songs from her, alongside music by Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML, and BNXN. Tems styled by Jessica Will in Givenchy by Sarah Burton pieces for her London-based British Vogue cover story shoot. Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temshas taken on a landmark …

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Fireboy DML and Masicka’s “Claat!” Video Is Giving Music & Style in Equal Measure | Watch

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Fireboy DML collaborates with Jamaican dancehall star Masicka on CLAAT!, presenting a high-contrast monochrome visual directed with sharp red accents, tailored pinstripe menswear, and minimalist warehouse styling. Nigerian singer Fireboy DML wearing a tailored pinstripe blazer and silver jewellery in a promotional monochrome photoshoot ahead of his single CLAAT. Photo Credit: Fireboy DML/Instagram  If you’re looking to refresh …

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