Dapper Group, founded in 2018 is one of Nigeria’s foremost entertainment companies. Under the leadership of visionary entrepreneur and executive Damilola Akinwunmi, Dapper Group is becoming a driving force in shaping and amplifying the vibrant music culture on the African continent. The company has morphed from a humble label service and music distribution business into a self-powering, all-encompassing entertainment company that also offers talent management services while cultivating a social media following through captivating content that showcases the talent and creativity of its artists. Dapper Group has its subsidiaries; Dapper Music & Entertainment and the visual production vertical, Dapper Films. The record label exists within the Afrobeats space and its primary focus is the creation and promotion of music that amplifies the genre across Africa and the world. Over the years, Dapper Group has nurtured and been affiliated with renowned artists such as Omah Lay, Skiibii, and producer Rexxie. The label currently has a host of unique and talented artists —Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez, TI Blaze, Balloranking and BhadBoi OML — signed to its imprint. Dapper Group has greatly benefitted from Nigeria’s access to streaming and the increased visibility of the Afrobeats genre across the world. As a result, the label has put out over 2,000 songs, with 5 albums hitting over 100 million streams on Audiomack and amassing over 1 billion streams on the platform. Performances on other streaming platforms have also been promising, as all Seyi Vibez’s projects from Billon Dollar Baby to Thy Kingdom Come have peaked on the Apple Music Top 100 in Nigeria. Shallopopi’s Planet Pluto EP has also peaked at #1 on the Top 100 chart. Our journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a commitment to fostering exceptional talent.
