Timi Dakolo is one of Nigeria’s unique sensational singer .with a colour of soul music as his general genre. He first came into the spotlight during the 2007 West African Idol competition where emerged as the winner.
Timi is also the husband of the influential female photographer Busola Dakolo. In this article we will let you in to the facts surrounding Timi’s biography, net worth and many more.
Tim Dakolo Profile
- Full Name: Timi Dakolo
- Age: 39
- Nationality: Nigerian
- State of Origin: Bayelsa
- State of Residence: Lagos
- Marital Status: Married
- Occupation: Singer
Timi Dakolo Age
Tim Dakolo was born on the 20th of January 1981 in Accra, Ghana. Timi Dakolo roots can be traced to Bayelsa from his paternal side and Ghana from his maternal side.
Tim’s mother, Norah, died when he was a teen and he was raised by his grandmother Ateni Dakolo and his aunt Susan Larry in Port Harcourt.
Timi developed a close bond with his grandmother and aunt, disclosing they help mould him to the better man he is today.
Timi Dakolo Education
All of Timi’s early years were spent in Port Harcourt, where he obtained but his early, basic and high school education. Timi was a bright student was able to secure an admission into the University of Port Harcourt where he studied Communication Studies and obtained a bachelors degree in it.
Timi Dakolo Career
Tim while growing up with his paternal family, his aunt Susan tutored him in the act of singing thus growing his passion for music.
Tim started performing by joining his church choir at age 12, a year before his mother sudden demise. In 2003, he together with some young lads put up a music group “Purple Love’’, he and his team performed at events and was a popular band at club circuit.
However, in 2005 the music band was disbanded because 90% of her members got admission into the university including Timi, changing the way they view life thus leading them to different paths in life.
Timi’s quest for reaching the top never died even as a freshman in college. In 2006 he auditioned for a reality show ‘West African Idol’ in Calabar, where he displayed amazing vocal skills which captivated the judges.
A few days before the selection of the Top 24 performances, Timi was struck with a sad news of his grandmother’s demise. Such emotional news was no stranger to him and he got emotional support from his friends and family.
During the competition it was revealed that Dakolo got the highest number of votes from fans, he actually put his soul and mind into each performance which resulted in high votes and a Sony BMG recording contract.
After emerging as the winner of 2007 Idol West Africa, he went for a New year church service with his friends where he became a victim of a militant attack at the Presidential Hotel in Port Hacourt, having survive a gunshot wound.
In 2009 Tim Dakolo released his debut single which was made up of three songs and in 2011, he released another song “There’s a Cry”. Timi is also one of Judges on The Voice Nigeria and has signed a record deal with Lone Records/Now Muzik.
Timi Dakolo’s work includes; his 2011 album “Beautiful Noise” and singles like “There’s a Cry’’, “Iyawo Mi”, “Wish Me Well”, “The Vow”, “Medicine”, “I Never Know Say”, “Merry Christmas Darling feat. Emeli Sande”and “Take” featuring Olamide.
Timi Dakolo Relationship
Timi Dakolo tied the knot with the love of his Busola Dakolo, an influential Nigerian photographer in 2012.Their union is bless with a son and two beautiful daughters.
In June 2019, there was an uproar as Tim’s wife Busola reveal to the public of her rape incident against COZA head Biodun Fatoyinbo during her minor stage(under 18) as a child but Biodun denies the allegations.
The police having concluded their investigations have moved the case to the Ministry of Justice, Abuja for the prosecution of Biodun Fatou inbox. However, there were rumors steaming that Tim and his family tried to flea to the U. S and U.K due to pressure and threats surrounding his wife’s rape case which was he debunked.
Mrs Dakolo took her Instagram page, and upload the loud silence she has received from the Ministry of Justice, stating that they are trying to silence her rape-case. However she has received a lot of supports from friends, family and fans.
Timi Dakolo Achievement
Timi Dakolo is a talented musician and has received a lot of nomination and awards for his songs. Most of his nominations includes;
Nomination for the Best High-Life Video at the 2014 Nigerian Music Video Awards and nomination for for Best Cinematography at the 2014 Nigerian Music Video Awards.
Others are; nomination for R&B Artist of the Year at 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Award, nomination for the Best Song in Lyrics and the Best Love Song at 2015 COSCON Award.
In 2016, he was nominated for Alternative Artist of the Year and Best Song of the Year at Nigeria Entertainment Award and R&B Artist of the Year at the City People Music Award.
In 2017 he was nominated for Inspirational Artist at the Nigerian Entertainment Award.
Apart from being nominated, Tim has received emerged as the winner for several awards such as Best Vocal Performance at 2014 The Headies.
In 2016, he emerged as the winner for Best Recording of the Year, Best Vocal Performance (Male) and Best R&B Single at the 2016 The Headies Award. He also received the Entrepreneur Africa Prize for Music Business in 2019.
Timi Dakolo Net Worth
Timi Dakolo is good at what he does and is able to generate some form of wealth through it. As at early 2020, Timi’s net worth was estimated to be about $2.5 million.
