Nigerian rapper Shallipopi has kicked off 2025 with a bang, dropping his much-anticipated single, Laho, on February 21. The track was already a viral sensation on TikTok before its official release, fueling excitement among fans. But just a day after hitting streaming platforms, Laho mysteriously disappeared from Spotify, leaving fans shocked and frustrated.
Why Did Spotify Remove ‘Laho’?
Spotify, one of Nigeria’s leading streaming platforms, reportedly paid out ₦23 billion to Nigerian artists in 2023 alone. So, when Laho was unexpectedly pulled, speculation ran wild.
After hours of uncertainty, the song was reinstated on the platform, but Shallipopi offered no official explanation. However, industry insiders believe the removal might have been linked to a contractual dispute with his former label, Dapper Music.
Shallipopi’s exit from Dapper was messy—he publicly accused the label of financial mismanagement, conflicts of interest, and trying to lock him into a “forever contract.” Could this be the reason behind the brief takedown?
A New Chapter for Shallipopi
Laho marks Shallipopi’s first independent single since parting ways with Dapper Music. It follows his November 2024 hit, Order, featuring Olamide. With whispers of an upcoming album and a potential international collab with Swae Lee, fans are hyped for what’s next.
And 2025 is already proving to
