{
  "id": 893505,
  "title": "‘You scammed us, sold my catalogue’ – Shallipopi blasts Dapper, threatens EFCC action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/you-scammed-us-sold-my-catalogue-shallipopi-blasts-dapper-threatens",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T17:38:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/you-scammed-us-sold-my-catalogue-shallipopi-blasts-dapper-threatens-efcc-action/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian singer Shallipopi has accused music executive Dapper of withholding royalties from 46 of his songs and alleged that the music catalogue has been sold. The dispute arose from an ongoing disagreement regarding royalties and the management of music catalogues. In an X post, Shallipopi claimed that Dapper was withholding income from his 46 songs, including the hit \"E Don Cast.\" He further accused Dapper of selling the music catalogues of several artists to Virgin Music without proper accounting. Shallipopi threatened to report the matter to the EFCC if Dapper continued his deceitful behavior. He also alleged that Dapper had lied to the EFCC, claiming that he was the only artist affected by the alleged dealings. Shallipopi accused Dapper of manipulating artists and other industry insiders, labeling him as a master manipulator.",
  "summary": "Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has accused music executive, Dapper Music of withholding royalties from 46 of his songs and alleged that his music catalogue was sold. Shallipopi made the allegations on X while speaking about his ongoing dispute with Dapper over royalties and music catalogue arrangements. The singer alleged that Dapper […] ‘You scammed us, sold my…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}