Timi Dakolo
Timi Dakolo was born in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana on January 20th, 1981 and is the Pop Singer. At the age of 43, Timi Dakolo biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Timi Dakolo (born; January 20, 1981) is a Nigerian singer.
He emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007.
Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to other prizes.
Personal life
Timi Dakolo married Busola Dakolo (née Amupitan) in 2012. They have three children.
Childhood and early career
Timi Dakolo was born in Accra, Ghana, to a Nigerian father, Bayelsa-native David, and a Ghanaian mother, Norah Kimmy Head, who died when Dakolo was thirteen years old. Despite being born in Ghana, Timi has a Nigerian passport and does not claim dual citizenship. He was raised in Port Harcourt by his uncle Ateni Dakolo and his aunt Susan Larry, and he thanks his aunt for his early singing lessons. Timi turned down an invitation to Lagos with his parents, opting to remain back in Port-harcourt with them.
Timi began singing in church at the age of twelve. In 2003, he became a founding member of the singing group Purple Love. They dominated the Port Harcourt club circuit but were disbanded in 2005 after all its members gained admission to the University of Port Harcourt. Timi was the winner of a local talent search competition named G.E FACTO, which was held in Port Harcourt around the same time.
Awards and nominations
- 2010: Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year – Nominated, during The Headies
- 2015: Best Recording of the Year- Wish Me Well