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Timi DAKOLO

Singer, Songwriter · b. January 20, 1981

Timi Dakolo is a Singer and Songwriter. He rose to fame when he emerged winner of Idols West Africa in 2007 and upon his victory, he secured a recording contract with Sony BMG. He has gone on to release award-winning songs. Timi Dakolo is currently a Judge on The Voice Nigeria.

Biographical record

Title
Mr
Surname
DAKOLO
First Name
Timi
Gender
Male
Source of Publication
NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)
Date of Birth
January 20, 1981
Status
Alive
State of Origin
Bayelsa State
Place of Birth
Accra, Ghana
Father's Name
David Dakolo
Father's Status
N/A
Mother's Name
Norah Dakolo
Mother's Status
Deceased
Marital Status
Married
Name of Spouse
Busola Dakolo (m. 2012)
Number of Children (Male)
1
Number of Children ( Female)
2
Names of Children
Alexander, Halle and Zoe
Profession
Singer
Songwriter
Education Level
Tertiary
Schools Attended with Dates
University of Port Harcourt, River State.
Educational Qualification
B.A.
Present Appointment
Judge, The Voice Nigeria
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
N/A
Creative Work/Major Exhibitions
DISCOGRAPHY
Albums
2011: Beautiful Noise

Singles
2011: There's a Cry
2014: Iyawo Mi
2015: Wish Me Well
2016: The Vow
2017: Medicine
Notable Quotes
"...Start to dream big now...Everyday, make sure to learn something about where you want to go" (Culled from an interview with Love Idoko - Activating Success).
Other Relevant Information
In 2008, Timi Dakolo was an unfortunate victim of a random act of violence. He was shot in the lobby of the Presidential hotel in Port Harcourt however, he survived with only minor injuries inflicted.

PERSONAL WEBSITE:
www.timidakolo.ng

Last Update Thu 28, Jun 2018

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