Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, has finally expressed regret to Nigerians for the recent death hoax perpetrated by his management.

He apologised for the confusion, but insisted that it was never a prank, stating that he was very sick.

In an interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Oladips declared, To Nigerians and my core followers, I will never play with peoples emotions like that. It was never a prank. I was sick sick. I am really sorry for the confusion, the false alarm and everything. I take full responsibility.

Ill make sure Im surrounded by professionals going forward. Since I believe thats where the issue originated. Ive gone through a lot, like having my manager steal from me and wish me dead. I eventually reached the point where my manager was no longer with me. It was just me and my boys.

All Im attempting to do at the moment is make sure the individuals I choose are professionals who understand whats appropriate to do. No be person wey because he no hear from my mum, he feel like, ˜Ah! This guy don die.

He claimed that his manager would not have misbehaved if he was truly a professional.

That is why I said I take full responsibility. So, Im really sorry. Make una forgive me abeg. (Daily Trust)