A Message from Shallipopi:
Standing Up for Artists and Creators Everywhere
My dear fans,
I come to you today with a heavy heart but an unshakable determination. I’m Crown Uzama, your Shallipopi, and I’ve made one of the toughest decisions of my career. Today, I’m officially ending my agreements with Dapper Music and Dapper Digital. This wasn’t a choice I made lightly, but it’s a step I had to take after my trust was broken, my finances mishandled, and my rights as an artist were disregarded.
This is bigger than just me. It’s about every artist and creator who pours their soul into their work, only to face betrayal and exploitation from people who should be looking out for them. It’s about standing up for fairness, integrity, and the respect that we all deserve.
Here’s why I had to take this stand:
1. A Conflict of Interest That Betrayed My Career
Dapper Music and Entertainment Limited, my management company, pushed me into a deal with Dapper Digital Limited, another company owned by the same person(s). Instead of prioritizing my growth, they prioritized their own profits, putting my career and dreams at risk. Dapper Digital Limited, as a distributor will give advance to Dapper Music and Entertainment Limited under my name and catalogue, while Dapper Music and Entertainment Limited continues to squander the same, all without my knowledge and approval. This debt has now accrued up to a huge sum of money we are even yet to ascertain.
2. No Transparency About My Own Money
I’ve worked hard, and like anyone, I deserve to know where my money is going. Despite repeated requests, I was denied access to clear financial records of my money. Imagine not knowing how much you’ve earned or where it’s gone. This is devastating and unacceptable.
3. An Unfair Forever Deal
They tried to lock me into a contract where they’d take 30% of my earnings forever, even after we parted ways. Even after they no longer work for me, they want to continue to take a whole 30% of my earnings in perpetuity. That’s not just unfair, it’s exploitation and it is cruel.
To this end, I say NO MORE!
I’m standing up not just for myself but for every artist who’s ever felt powerless or taken advantage of. We deserve better. We deserve transparency, fairness, and respect.
To my incredible fans:
I know this news might be unsettling, but I want you to know that I’m here, stronger than ever. This fight won’t stop me from creating the music you love. In fact, it fuels me to do even more.
To the general Public:
Please do not engage with Dapper Music and Entertainment Limited or Dapper Digital Limited about anything related to me, as they no longer represent me starting from this moment. I promise to keep you updated as I move forward.
Thank you for your unwavering support. Together, we can make the music industry a better, fairer place for everyone. Let’s keep standing up for what’s right.
With love and determination,
Shallipopi
