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  • Celebrities lead Independence Day wishes on social media

    Some Nigerian celebrities have taken to their Instagram pages to share national wishes and prayers to mark the Independence Day celebrations.

    Patience Ozokwor, Alex Unusual, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Timi Dakolo are among celebrities who posted Independence Day wishes.

    Most of the celebrities posted pictures of themselves wearing green and white outfits as an ode to the Nigerian flag; prayers and messages of hope to their Nigerian followers.

    Reality TV star, Alex Asogwa aka Alex unusual, took her patriotism to a whole new level with a picture celebrating her “Nigerianess”.

    Alex unusual was seen in her signature short hair, coloured white and skin also coloured green behind the national flag.

    She wrote: “In a rush to leave for my meeting, I still have to say happy Independence Day to my fanmily. Happy birthday Nigeria.”

    Similarly, Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor shared photographs alongside a very inspiring caption.

    She said: “Happy independence day to my beautiful country Nigeria. We are not remotely where we need to be as a country but we have faith, hope and we never give up.

    “I urge every Nigerian to work hard every day to make Nigeria better in whatever little way you can. We can complain about everything but nothing will change until our mindset changes.

    “It is ‘Our Nigeria’, let’s do all we can to make it great,” Ozokwor said.

    Also, screen diva, actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde aka Omosexy shared a collage of herself in green and white outfits with a hopeful message for her followers.

    She said, “Happy 58th Nigeria. Happy 58th birthday Nigeria. We are NigeriansWe are strong. We are Indefatigable. We remain undefeated. We are winners.

    “We are achievers. We are one. Happy Independence Day Nigerians… from all of us at Omosexy nation. Cheers to a new month,” Omotola wrote.

    However, soul singer, Timi Dakolo shared a video of himself performing his hit song ‘Great Nation’ at a national function as a prayer for Nigeria.

    He added a simple lyric from the song as a caption – “we are all we have” as a call to action and hope for his followers.

    NAN reports that Dakolo’s ‘Great Nation’ is currently trending on social media as part of the Independence Day celebrations.

    The song is being tagged by some Nigerians as the perfect and most hopeful song as the country marks its 58th year of Independence.

  • #MCM: Timi Dakolo

    #MCM: Timi Dakolo

    Make way for Timi Dakolo!

    Hi! It’s Monday and it means we have another opportunity to crush on someone and today, we present to you, the award winning Nigerian singer, fashionista and model Timi Dakolo.

    Timi  was born in Accra, Ghana to a Nigerian father, from Bayelsa David and a Ghanaian mother, Norah, whom he lost at the age of thirteen. His grandmother Ateni Dakolo and his aunty Susan Larry, who lived in Port Harcourt, raised him, and he credits her as his early singing teacher. 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 his grandmother.

    Like a lot of artistes, he started his singing career from church at the age of twelve. In 2003 he joined the singing group Purple Love as a founding member. They dominated the Port Harcourt club circuit, but disbanded in 2005 as all its members had gained admission into the University of Port Harcourt. Around that same period, Timi won a local talent hunt contest G.E FACTO held in Port Harcourt
    Timi Dakolo came into limelight in 2007, when he won the maiden edition of the Idols West Africa. His voice has since captured the hearts of many. He is a singer, song writer and performer. Along with his victory at the singing competition, he also got a recording deal with Sony MG amongst other prizes.

    After winning Idol West Africa in 2007, on January 1, 2008, he was shot at the lobby of the Presidential Hotel in Port Harcourt. He had gone to the hotel to attend a church service in the company of his friends. The attack was a random act of violence by a faction of Niger Delta militants and did not target Timi. Although a hotel security guard was murdered in the attack, Timi escaped with a flesh wound, was rushed to the hospital, treated and discharged on the same day.

    Timi has been dubbed the King of Soul music in Nigeria. He is married to Busola Dakolo who he met at the House on the Rock church. They have three kids together, a boy and two beautiful girls whom he calls “the yard people.”

     

  • SOUND SULTAN, SEYI LAW, OTHERS TO GRACE ‘VOICES OF HOPE AWARDS’

    MUSICAL taliban Sound Sultan, Timi Dakolo, Nosa, Soma of Big Brother and comedians Seyi Law, ATM and Ball Joint are among artistes set to grace the Voices of Hope Awards which will hold at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos on Friday, September 29, 2017.

    The awards which is part of events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dignity For The Helpless Foundation (DHF), a non-governmental organisation, which was founded in 2006 by Samuel Brown, a musician, pastor and author. DHF was set up to care for less privileged members of the society.

    According to the co-ordinator of the awards, Ebitari David, 50 Nigerians who have showed care to less privileged Nigerians would be presented with an Appreciation Award in 12 different categories. DHF organises its activities within five pillars which include Healthcare Assistance, Youth Empowerment, Social Development, Poverty Alleviation and Legal Help Help Support.

    Through this, the NGO with the slogan, ‘passion to serve,’ has intervened in assisting less privileged Nigerians without the sponsorship of of government or corporate bodies.

    “My reason for living is to put smiles on people,” said Brown who is a pastor of New Life Amazing Grace Church, ShaSha, Lagos and has a single, titled ‘Na Grace.’

    Some other monthly and quarterly events which are organised by DHF include ‘Becoming an Entrepreneur,’ ‘Health Outreach,’ and ‘Legal Gathering.’

  • Timi Dakolo, Mr Eazi named anti-tobacco ambassadors

    Timi Dakolo, Mr Eazi named anti-tobacco ambassadors

    THE Federal Government of Nigeria has named vocalist, Timi Dakolo, and Mr Eazi, as anti-tobacco ambassadors. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health last Thursday, the appointment forms part a planned launch of a six months national tobacco control communications campaign.

    The statement reveals that their appointment is to leverage on their influence with young Nigerians.

    Also added to the list is Sa’adatu Aliyu of the World Economic Forum’s Abuja Global Shapers Hub.

    The campaign as reported is a follow up to the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole’s announcement on zero tolerance to tobacco in the country.

    The Minister had during the ‘World No Tobacco Day’ announced nine regulations in the Nigeria Tobacco Control Act 2015 to be enforced by the Federal Government.

    According to the ministry’s statement, “The Tobacco-Free Nigeria’ campaign, aims to educate Nigerians on the NTC Act 2015 and raise awareness on the dangers of tobacco smoke.

    “The campaign will leverage on social media and offline interactions to reach young Nigerians, especially second-hand smokers who need to be aware of the ban of smoking in public places and protect themselves.”

  • Timi Dakolo, DNA, Waje, Lira set to thrill, as AMVCAs holds Saturday

    Timi Dakolo, DNA, Waje, Lira set to thrill, as AMVCAs holds Saturday

    Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, and two of Africa’s leading vocalists Waje and Lira, are billed to perform at the fifth edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) holding at the Eko Hotel on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

    Organisers say viewers can tune in to watch the show live on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 4:00 pm Nigerian time.

    The AMVCA which started in 2013 will, according to promoters, get bigger with top contenders across Africa competing for honours in a number of voting, non-voting and online polling categories including the newly introduced recognition award for M-Net’s original productions.

    The Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are excited to once again celebrate the finest hands in African film and television. This is the fifth edition of the awards, and we urge viewers from all across Africa and the rest of the world to tune in on Saturday, the 4th of March as we find out who wins top honours this year. The show promises to be a great experience for our esteemed guests on the ground and the many viewers at home, as some of Africa’s biggest names in music will be performing.”

    Timi Dakolo
    Timi Dakolo

    Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said: “We are delighted to once again bring the AMVCAs to our viewers across Africa. MultiChoice is a firm believer in recognising established and budding talent in the film and television industry, even as we remain committed to endeavours that recognise the hard work these talents put in every day, behind and in front of the cameras. We urge our viewers from across the country to catch the show as it promises to be truly exciting.”

    The will be broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 4:00pm Nigerian time.

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  • Timi Dakolo features family in new video

    Timi Dakolo features family in new video

    R & B crooner, Timi Dakolo, is set to flaunt his family in the visuals of his new song, ‘Medicine’ which was produced by Cobhams Asuquo.
    He posted a sneak preview of the video on his Instagram page with the caption, ‘Wait for medicine… The yard people are involved.’
    Timi, 36, who emerged winner of the inaugural edition of Idols West Africa in 2007, has been known to refer to his family as ‘Yard People.’ He got a recording contract with Sony BMG, and has since then wormed his way into the hearts of music lovers.
    Clips of the video which is directed by Clarence Peters shows Timi’s wife about to go on a trip for the weekend and leaving their three children behind for Timi to babysit till Monday.
    “Hey baby, I’m about to leave. I’m ready,” said Timi’s wife in the intro of the video.
    “We’re fine,” Timi replied. “Everything is okay.”
    Less than two hours after he posted the video, it had received over 7, 000 views and 136 comments from fans who expressed their desire to watch the video when it eventually drops.

  • Set boundaries, Timi Dakolo says

    Set boundaries, Timi Dakolo says

    KNOWN for not just his beautiful songs but also for his motivational on social media, singer Timi Dakolo has urged his fans to ‘set boundaries’ with his Instagram post on Thursday.

    Dakolo posted an image with the words, ‘You can’t always be nice. That’s how people take advantage of you. Sometimes you have to set boundaries.’

    Dakolo, a father of three, was conferred as United Nations Ambassador for Peace coordinated by Youth Federation for World Peace (YFWP) in December 2016 alongside colleagues like Yemi Alade, Praiz and others.

    Dakolo won the maiden edition of the Idols West Africa in 2007, getting for himself a recording deal with Sony BMG, a move which catapulted his career to become one of Nigerians’ favourite artistes.

  • Timi Dakolo gives Nigerians hope with Great Nation

    Timi Dakolo gives Nigerians hope with Great Nation

    Timi Dakolo brought tears to the eyes of many Nigerians when he sang his hit song, Great Nation at the One Nation, No Shaking; The Independence Carnival which held on Sunday at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

    Known for his powerful voice, the composer and musician, like a preacher, moved those in attendance, singing along to the lyrics of the song which gives hope.

    In attendance was the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo who was the special guest of honour while Waje, Omawunmi, Cobhams and Joke Silva were among celebrities that made the event colourful.

  • Timi Dakolo, Praiz to join India Arie for Sax Appeal 5

    As the date for the fifth edition award winning Jazz Saxophonist Mike Aremu’s show Sax Appeal draws close, more artistes that will be performing alongside American superstar, India Aire have been announced.

    Billed to hold on Sunday, June 26 at the Expo Centre of Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island Lagos, Timi Dakolo and Praiz will be headlining Sax Appeal 5 alongside the American singer-songwriter, actress, musician, and record producer.

    An accomplished four-time Grammy Award winner from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album, India has sold over 3.3 million records in the US and 10 million worldwide.

    Arie was born in Denver, Colorado and her musical skills were encouraged by her parents in her younger years. Her mother was a former singer and her father a former NBA basketball player. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist India attended Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah which led to a personal revelation about songwriting and performing.  She is quoted to have said “When I started tapping into my own sensitivity, I started to understand people better. It was a direct result of writing songs”.

    Her debut album, Acoustic Soul, released on March 27, 2001 was met with positive reviews and commercial success. Acoustic Soul made its debut at number ten on the U.S. Billboard 200 and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

    Arie has collaborated with a number of musicians including Cassandra Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Akon, Anthony David, Sezen Aksu, Keb Mo, Gramps Morgan, Musiq Soulchild, and Adele  to mention a few.

     

  • Timi Dakolo to headline 40-man cast musical story

    Timi Dakolo to headline 40-man cast musical story

    R&B singer, Timi Dakolo will bring his art to bear in the third edition of musical drama, “Love Is…The Musical”, taking place on February 5, at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The singer who won big at the last edition of Headies Awards is expected to headline a 40-man cast in the creative presentation of a musical story of three female characters – a poet, a professional dancer and a businesswoman – who are on a journey in search of love. The show follows their journey of discovery as they attempt to answer the question “What is Love?”.

    Created and directed by Ice Nweke and produced by Ixtreme and Limitless Mind Africa, organisers say “Love Is…The Musical” will be preceded by an art exhibition entitled “Love Becomes Art” at 6pm. The night will also witness comedy sets from comedians Gordons, Igos and Emma Oh Ma God as well as performances by Yinka Davies and dance group Ijodi. Completing the night’s A-list lineup are Efe Paul The Poet and The Poet Donna.

    In the mind of event Producer, Clementine Vervelde, “Love Is…The Musical” is set to be the richest and most nuanced in the series thus far.

    She said: “The idea behind this edition of Love Is…The Musical is to take the exploration of the theme of love to a new elemental level that resonates with everyone at a very deep part of their soul. The reference to a journey or a quest or a search of love is one that the audience will understand and connect with. At the end of the day, those in attendance will go home having watched more than just a show, but having enriched their personal experience and understanding of what love is.”