December 12, (THEWILL) – Just a day after Crown Uzama aka Shallipoi announced that he was exiting Dapper Music, the music management company of Damilola Akinwunmi, another signee, Moshood Abdulmuiz aka Muyeez has also exited the management company.
The 16-year-old claims he is leaving because of exploitation, breach of trust, and inhumane treatment on the part of the company.
According to Muyeez, he signed to Dapper Music as a minor necessitating him to put his trust in the company.
The rising star claimed that despite the releases of two Extended Plays, EP, he’s yet to receive any royalty.
He stated, “I was just a minor when I signed this contract, placing my trust in a company that promised to guide and support me.
“Instead, I was burdened with impossible demands. In just one month, I released three Extended Plays (EPs), all of which reached number one on the charts.
“Yet, despite this success, I have not received a single royalty payment for my efforts. My passion and hard work were met with indifference, leaving me to wonder if my voice truly mattered.”
Muyeez claimed that he was exploited by Dapper Music and forced to overwork himself with no regard for his health and well-being.
He added, “I was forced to overwork myself, with no regard for my health or well-being. The workload was unrealistic, and the rewards were nonexistent.”
He also accused the label of allowing him to starve and fend for himself while the company profited off his creativity.
He said, “I was abandoned and left to starve while the company profited from my creativity. No artist should ever have to endure such conditions.”
In the release, Muyeez accused the label of breach of trust as the company’s interest was prioritised over his own.
He added, “With no independent management to protect me, Dapper Music & Entertainment Limited prioritized their interests over mine, leaving me vulnerable and unprotected.”
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
