Shallipopi has broken his silence to explain why he has gone quiet on his legal dispute with Dapper Music, revealing that his lawyers and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have ordered him to stop talking about the case.
The Nigerian singer, whose real name is Crown Uzama, has been locked in a public feud with his former manager Damilola Akinwumi, known professionally as Dapper. The dispute centres on allegations that Dapper withheld royalties from 46 of Shallipopi's songs, claims that have played out in a series of social media posts and public statements over recent weeks.
In his latest statement, Shallipopi said he has been advised by both his legal representatives and the EFCC to refrain from further public commentary while the investigation is ongoing. The singer said stepping back from the conversation was necessary to allow the legal process to run its course without interference.
Shallipopi made clear that his silence should not be read as a withdrawal of his allegations. He said he remains confident in the claims he has made, but understands that publicly commenting on a matter under active investigation could jeopardise the pursuit of justice. The singer added that he will no longer use his music, social media platforms or other public channels to address the dispute, a shift from his approach in recent weeks when his songs and posts carried the weight of his accusations.
The fallout between the two men has drawn significant attention across Nigeria's music industry, largely because of the close professional relationship they once shared. Dapper has already publicly responded to Shallipopi's accusations, and the back-and-forth has been played out in full view of fans and industry observers.
Shallipopi acknowledged that the situation is deeply personal, given how much of his career and livelihood is tied up in the matter. He said he remains hopeful that the investigation will establish the truth and lead to justice, but for now he intends to let the authorities and his legal team handle the dispute.
The decision marks an apparent pause in the public exchanges between the singer and his former manager. Whether Dapper will follow suit and temper his own public statements remains to be seen, but Shallipopi's camp has now signalled that its strategy is to let the investigation speak for itself.
The EFCC's involvement suggests the matter has moved beyond a simple contractual disagreement and into the realm of financial investigation. The commission has not released any public statement on the case, and the specific scope of its inquiry remains unconfirmed.
For Shallipopi, the coming weeks will likely be defined by silence, at least publicly. The singer, who rose to prominence with a string of hit records, has made his position clear: the music and the posts stop, the legal process takes over. Whether that silence holds, and what the investigation ultimately uncovers, will determine how this chapter of his career closes.
According to NotJustOk.
