Do you Know Timi Dakolo? The Niger-Delta Artist? He was Interviewed and ... (Read)

Do you Know Timi Dakolo? The Niger-Delta Artist? He was Interviewed and ... (Read)

After he was declared winner of the first season of Idols West Africa in 2007, Timi Dakolo has been soaring high with success after success.

Currently working on his second album, Dakolo, in this chat with our reporter  speaks about the industry, his life, plans, growing up and other issues. 

Excerpts:

What is happening to you?

I am doing fine. I am doing great. I am working on my second album right now. I am supposed to record a new song with Cobhams this week. I am trying to make it a collaboration. I’m already in the process of sorting that out now. I am also building my own studio just for the purpose of recording at my convenience.

Over the years, you have been known for a particular genre of music, why is that so?

It is not that I am particular about one genre but I do Soul, RnB, sometimes, a little bit of Reggae and Rock. I basically sing what I feel.

It is observed that you perform more on events that has Niger Delta appeal, why do you have preference for Niger Delta concerts?

I don’t think so. I go for all kinds of concert. I am a Niger-Deltan and Nigerian too. If I’m invited for a cause I solely believe in, I will be there. I believe in oneness, unity, equality, peace. I believe in love, in the real sense of the word. I also believe in good relationship, hardwork.

How has the journey been with you so far?

I won’t complain. I would say it has ups and it has downs. It has times of standstills, it has times of slow paces, fast paces but I am learning everyday.

And you hope to achieve what at the end of the day?

I want to become a very great musician and to leave a legacy. I want my music to still be here long after I’m gone.

How do you cope with stardom?

I’m just me. Certain times, you can’t do the simpler things. I like the good things of life. I like to go where normal people go. I am the kind of guy that can wind down the window of my car and buy gala if I’m hungry. I don’t think there is anything bad in it. If I like a shirt, no matter how cheap it is, if I like it and it is going to fit me, I care less.

How do you rate the music industry presently?

I think we are not where we ought to be but we are far from where we used to be. There is a lot of money in it now unlike how it was before. We can conquer the world. We have so much talent in this country.

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