Popular singer Shallipopi has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the organisation of the 17th Headies Awards, following a controversial moment during the ceremony held Sunday night in Lagos.
In a now-viral video, Shallipopi was seen walking onto the stage after being announced as the winner of the Best Rap Single category for his hit track Cast, featuring Odumodublvck. However, no award plaque was presented to him, sparking confusion and criticism of the event’s coordination.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the artist voiced his frustration, stating he would not attend future editions of Nigeria’s biggest music awards ceremony.
In a follow-up post, Shallipopi further distanced himself from the rap genre, suggesting that the award should have been given to a “real” rapper among the nominees.
In Pidgin English, he wrote: “The next one if una see me make I bend. I nor go even lie for una sef, I nor want that award. Give the real rappers wey dey the category. Me, Shallipopi, I nor be rapper.”
Other nominees in the Best Rap Single category included Odumodublvck featuring Bloody Civilian & Wale (Blood on the Dance Floor), Ladipoe, Rozzz & Morrelo (Hallelujah), Magnito (Canada), and Jeriq (Ije Nwoke).
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