![]() ![]() The group, however, did not stand the test of time as it was disbanded in 2005 - two years after it was founded. He kick-started his music career at the age of twelve, singing in church, before joining the Purple Love as a founding member in 2003. So deep was their relationship that Timi declined an offer to move to Lagos with his parents, opting to stay back in Port-Harcourt with them. He was raised in Port Harcourt by his grandmother Ateni Dakolo and his aunt Susan Larry, and he credits his aunt as his early music teacher. Despite being born in Ghana, Timi does not lay claim to dual citizenship. Born on Januto a Nigerian father, Bayelsa-native and a Ghanaian mother, Norah, who passed when Timi was barely 13, Timi has etched his name on the minds of many Nigerians for his beautiful songs. His artistic trait has helped him stay relevant in a highly competitive industry as well as evolve with the ever-changing taste in music. When I am singing, I am seeing myself from the position that I am an art that will resonate for a long time.” “I am a bit of a lot of things that I have imbibed overtime. In every sense of it all, Timi Dakolo “is a blend of everything art,” he says recently in a chat shortly after a record deal. It would be fitting also if you label him inspirational singer. The 4th floor of life looks great.”Ĭall him a gospel singer. ![]() Anyway, I just want to live a quality life and laugh as hard as I can. Take my granny abroad and buy her everything. It was just yesterday I was dreaming working in Shell and staying in shell camp. It was just yesterday I was writing WAEC and doing revision on my PN Okeke. In the caption that accompanied his post, Timi went down memory lane as he recalled his desires as a young boy, and what he wants from life as an adult. The singer’s pose truly described how he feels about his new age. He held a jean jacket in his hands and wore black a black t-shirt and shoes to match his outfit. Soon after, and in the mood of the celebration, the ‘Wish Me Well’ crooner shared a photo of himself expressing excitement. Like a countdown to his big day, the self-titled “Chorus Leader” made series of posts, with a wish list to his fans and followers. Timi, who is ecstatic about his new age, made sure he talked about it on every post he made on social media days before the D-day. The talented singer clocked 40 last Wednesday. Ferdinand Ekechukwu reportsĪce singer Timi Dakolo is extremely grateful to God for the grace to witness another year in his life. This church boy, who clocked 40 on Wednesday, has every reason to thank God for his career and life. In a sense, musician, Timi Dakolo is a blend of everything art. It would be fitting also if you call him inspirational singer. ![]()
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