Nigerian singer Shallipopi has vowed to boycott future editions of The Headies after a embarrassing incident at the 17th edition in Lagos.
Shallipopi won the Best Rap Single of the Year award for his song “Cast”, but was not presented with a plaque, instead receiving a handshake from the presenter.
The singer expressed his disappointment on his X page on Monday.
Shallipopi vowed to boycott the award ceremony henceforth, stating that he doesn’t even want the award as he doesn’t consider himself a rapper.
He urged the organizers to give the award to “real rappers” in the category, and jokingly said he wouldn’t be seen at the next event.
“The next one if una see me make I bend.
“I not 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.”