Seyi Vibez Parts Ways with Dapper Music, Signals Career Shift

Nigerian singer Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, has unfollowed his record label, Dapper Music, on Instagram, hinting at a significant change in his music career.

A quick check by PUNCH on Monday revealed that the 24-year-old artist updated his Instagram bio to “Independent artist” and cleared all his previous posts, fueling speculation that he has officially ended his association with Dapper Music. However, a link to the label still remains on his profile on X (formerly Twitter).

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Reports suggest that Seyi Vibez’s departure from Dapper Music follows a recent backlash from Nigerian fans in Toronto, where he allegedly canceled a scheduled show at the last minute. A confidential source told Pulse Nigeria that the singer has officially severed ties with the record label.

Fans are eagerly anticipating Seyi Vibez’s next move as he navigates this new chapter in his career. The shift was noted by AlbumTalks, which stated: “Seyi Vibez clears out his Instagram page following the cancellation of his tour. Changes bio to ‘Independent’ and unfollows Dapper & other Dapper-affiliated accounts.”

Public reactions to the news have been mixed, with social media users commenting on the development. One fan, using the handle #Slimdaddynm, posted: “Wahala jam network. Singer Seyi Vibez unfollowed Dapper and left his record label. Then claimed independent due to the cancellations of his concerts.”

Both Seyi Vibez and Dapper Music have seen tremendous success since their partnership began in 2022. The singer won the 2023 Headies Award for Best Street Hop and became one of Nigeria’s most-streamed artists by the end of the year. Dapper Music, led by CEO Damilola Akinwunmi, has emerged as a powerhouse in Nigerian street music, with Akinwunmi receiving TurnTable Chart’s Executive of the Year award in 2023.

In 2024, Seyi Vibez continued to gain momentum with the release of his new EP, Loseyi Professor, marking his sixth solo project in less than two years. Earlier in the year, he launched his own record label, Vibez INC, unveiling a roster of artists under his leadership.

As Seyi Vibez embarks on his journey as an independent artist, his fans and the music industry are watching closely to see what the next phase of his career will bring.

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