According to Dakolo, “I was born in Accra, Ghana to a Ghanaian mother and Nigerian father.
Timi Dakolo Biography – Age, Career, Education, Early Life, Family, Songs, Albums, Awards, And Net Worth..
Timi Dakolo
Nigerian singer
Timi Dakolo | |
---|---|
Born | (1981-01-20) January 20, 1981 (age 44) Accra, Ghana |
Origin | Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
Genres | Soul music |
Occupation | Singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Virgin Records (UMG) |
Website | timidakolo.com |
Musical artist
Timi Dakolo (born January 20, 1981) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer.[1] He emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007.[2] Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to other prizes.[3][4]
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.[5] Despite being born in Ghana, Timi has a Nigerian passport and does not claim dual citizenship.
He was raised in Port Harcourt by his grandmother A