Nigerian artist, Shallipopi has slammed the Headies for failing to provide him with the physical award for the category he won.
The 17th edition of the prestigious award ceremony was held on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.
Shallipopi won the ‘Best Rap Single’ category for his hit song ‘Cast’, defeating heavy competition from Odumodublvck, Magnito, Jeriq, and Ladipoe.
However, the joy went sour as the ‘Laho’ hitmaker walked on stage to accept his award, only to be given a handshake rather than a plaque.
Reports indicate that the organisers had run out of awards during the ceremony.
Expressing his frustration on X (formerly Twitter), the singer made it clear he was displeased with the situation and vowed not to attend future editions of the event.
“Mtchewww. The next one if una see me make I bend,” he wrote.
In a follow-up post, the singer stated that he didn’t even want the award and suggested it should be given to “real rappers” since he doesn’t consider himself one.
“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,” he wrote.
