[People Profile] All We Know About Timi Dakolo | Life, Networth, Career
[People Profile] All We Know About Timi Dakolo | Life, Networth, Career
Timi Dakolo was born to a Nigerian father far away in Accra, the capital of Ghana. His father is a Bayelsa-native David and a Ghanaian mother, Norah Kimmy Head, who unfortunately died when Dakolo was only thirteen years old.
Profiling Timi Dakolo
In This Review
Full Names | Timi Dakolo |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Date Of Birth | January 20, 1981 |
Origin | Bayelsa |
Place of Birth | Accra, Ghana |
Industry | Musician |
Marital Status | Married |
Albums | 2011: "Beautiful Noise" 2019: “Merry Christmas, Darling “ |
Education | University of Port Harcourt |
Major Music Collaboration | Olamide |
Timi Dakolo does not claim dual citizenship. He was raised in Port Harcourt by his grandmother Ateni Dakolo and his aunt Susan Larry, and he credits his aunt as his early singing teacher. Their relationship was so deep that Timi declined an offer to move to Lagos with his parents, opting to stay back in Port-Harcourt with them.
Timi started singing in church at the age of twelve. In 2003, he started the singing group with a few members Purple Love. He operated as a founding member. They dominated the Port Harcourt club circuit but disbanded in 2005 as all its members had gained admission into the University of Port Harcourt. Around that same period, Timi won a local talent hunt contest G.E FACTO, which was held in Port Harcourt.
Timi Dakolo is married Busola Dakolo (née Amupitan) in 2012. They are happily married with three children.
Awards and nominations
- 2010: Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year – Nominated, during The Headies
- 2015: Best Recording of the Year- Wish Me Well
A Few References
- “Why I fear for the future of my children —Timi Dakolo”. Tribune Online. May 9, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ “Timi Dakolo, Emeli Sandé collaborate on new song”. November 8, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. “#ThrowbackThursday: Do you remember when Timi Dakolo won “Idols West Africa?” – Movies – Pulse”. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ Abah, Yemisi (June 4, 2007). “Nigeria: Idols West Africa Winner Sees ‘Dreams Do Come True'”. Vanguard (Lagos). Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ editor (January 23, 2021). “Waves of Timi Dakolo at 40”. THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ Timi Dakolo Shot on New Year’s Day from Ayeni The Great Blog. Retrieved December 17, 2008 from http://ayenithegreat.wordpress.com/2008/01/02/timi-dakolo-shot-on-new-year-day
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. “”The Voice Nigeria”: 2face Idibia, Waje, Timi Dakolo, Patoranking announced as judges”. pulse.ng. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ^ Akinsola, Babatunde (August 4, 2016). “Airtel’s The Voice Nigeria: Arese gets SUV, all-expense paid ticket to Abu DhabiNaija247news.com | Naija247news.com”. Naija247news.com | Tracking Investigative Reports, Business, Financial, International News On Nigeria. Retrieved February 13, 2017.