TIMI DAKOLO GETS NOMINATED FOR 2013 NMVA AWARDS

The video of the patriotic song, Great Nation by Timi Dakolo, has been nominated in the Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video category for Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2013.

Voting procedure would be communicated shortly.

A TIMI DAKOLO PREMIERE: SEND DOWN THE RAIN ( A timeless remake of the MajekFashek hit)

Coming off the success of the Nigerian national anthem alter ego track ‘Great Nation’ and the 60’s themed ‘Yes, I do’, Africa’s vocal enigma ‘ TimiDakolo’ is back with perhaps the greatest single of 2013 off his soon to be released ‘ Songs I Love to Sing’ EP. 

This time, the premiere Nigerian Idol has teamed up with uber talented producer ‘CobhamsAsuquo ‘for a timeless remake of MajekFashek’s mega hit ‘Send down the Rain’.

Timi's version of 'Send down the rain' is   delivered over a mix of exciting instrumentals and matched with his trademark vocals which massages its listener into utter sensual relaxation from its beginning  and peaks into a colorful medley of beautiful notes.

"Songs I love to Sing is a special project because it affords me an opportunity to record some of the songs that have inspired and continue to inspire me as a song writer and singer" Timi states.

Rhiemen Omorogbe of Now Muzik, Timi's management pairs. "This single is the perfect lead for a project as important as this. The elegance and power of the original which was delivered by one of Africa’s greatest musical talents of all time and the relevance of the message to the current situation in Africa makes it the perfect first step in this extra-ordinary journey.  It is intended to continue on a positive note in 2013. He further explains, "We want everyone to be able to recognize Timi’s talents in full; This song will help fans appreciate Timi better as an artiste and re-emphasize what he represents".

Send  down the rain is a cry for hope, a conjunction of beautiful memories ,a homage to fallen soldiers, a celebration of well-deserved rewards ; and lastly whatever you want it to be.

Songs I love to Sing; The EP is a collection of classic covers of some of the greatest songs ever recorded. The EP is scheduled to be released in August 2013.

GREAT NATION AT NOKIA ASHA UNVEILING

The unofficial Naija anthem, 'Great Nation' was beautifully and soulfully rendered by the main man himself, Timi Dakolo recently. The select audience at the global unveiling and one year anniversary of Nokia Asha, held at the Times Square Event centre, were spell bound and glued to their seats listening to the thought provoking song from off Timi's 'Beautiful Noise' album.

 

2FACE IDIBIA, J.MARTINS AND TIMI DAKOLO RAISE HOPE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

 

2face Idibia, Timi Dakolo and J.Martins, not only represent the best of the Nigerian music industry, they also share one thing in common, they call Now Muzik - Nigeria's foremost talent management company, 'home'. They took this common bond a step further on the 8th of November 2012 ,when they joined their voices to raise hope for the flood victims.

The event was a fund raising dinner put together by the Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation and presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa.

 Rendering the thought provoking lyrics of his soul lifting, classic, Great Nation to the guests, Timi Dakolo evoked a sense of patriotism in every one present. Africa's finest, 2face Idibia, held the guest spellbound with a performance of his timeless hit 'See Me So', which emphasizes the need for us to be our brothers' keeper and see ourselves as one big family . Also, J. Martins' performance of his classic song, 'Cool Temper', was not only appropriate but also timely and encouraging.

The event, anchored by one of the co-chairmen of the committee Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was graced by captains of industry, top bureaucrats and high-profile advocates.

Over N11b was raised in cash and promissory donations for the flood victims and the President appealed to Nigerians and the international community to donate generously to the course because it is a tragedy that will melt the hardest of the heart.

TIMI DAKOLO’S GREAT NATION VIDEO DROPS!

 

 

“IT’S A WATERSHED MOMENT”, HE SAYS!

The eagerly anticipated video to Timi Dakolo’s awe-inspiring classic, Great Nation is out – officially and exclusively on- www.youtube.com/timidakolo The song widely considered as one of the most inspiring African- produced pieces of all time has repeatedly left audiences spell bound after every performance. From the closing ceremony of the 2011 National Sports festival in Port Harcourt through the Future Awards (where the video was premiered) to the Headies and countless other events, Timi’s powerful rendition easily penetrates the hearts and inspires the minds of Nigerians of all generations, backgrounds and creed. Great Nation inspires a sense of patriotism in uncommon proportions and offers something to believe in, a great reason to be proud of one’s “Nigerianess” and a belief that indeed, greatness is within our grasp.

Released by Lone Records/ Now Muzik and directed by the multi-award winning Clarence Peters, the video will hit TV platforms by the end of the week.

Timi expressed his happiness with the release of the video thus: “I am delighted that the Great Nation video has finally been delivered and the feedback so far has been wonderful. It was a very challenging exercise, believe me. The process of agreeing on the best treatment for the video to a song of this magnitude in terms of importance was rigourous. Everyone had a bright idea about how it should be visually interpreted but once we started the shoot, everything progressed fluidly. I’m particularly grateful to my friends – and firm believers in the Nigeria project who formed the cast, Clarence and his crew, Cobhams Asuquo, Joan Ekpai, Olaitan Dada and everybody that made this a success. This is indeed, a watershed moment!.” Timi is currently preparing for ‘The Evening’, a fund raising concert for people living with disabilities, scheduled for the 17th of November at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

Great Nation Video Link: http://youtu.be/Y2OhlyXx3kE

TIMI DAKOLO SET FOR NAIROBI DISABILITY CONCERT

It has now been confirmed that one of Africa’s finest R&B artiste and the winner of the first West Africa Idol is set to perform for the first time in Nairobi, Kenya at a concert put together by Opa Williams Production.

The tender hearted humanitarian will be the star artiste at the concert dubbed The Evening scheduled for Safari Park Hotel on the 17^th of November.

According to Efe Omorogbe, CEO of Now Muzik , the concert is a fund raiser for people living with disability and it will also feature other artistes from Kenya as well as Nigerian ace comedian, Ali Baba.

Timi’s choice as a star artiste is not far-fetched; his rich choice of words, lyrical depth and soulful vocals, is always an experience for listeners. His Great Nation single off the Beautiful Noise album is a listening pleasure any time with its timely message and words of encouragement.

Timi has been involved in a number of charity works. He performed pro-bono at Valentine At Christmas, a charity concert organized by British Council in 2008 for the benefit of Lagos State schools and also the Inspired Africa Benefit Concert in 2009.

It would be recalled that Timi teamed up with eight other Nigerian artistes to produce a sound track for the Inspire Africa Foundation.

He has five videos to his credit which includes I Love U (2010), There’s a cry (2011), Let It Shine (2011), So Beautiful (2011) and Love Letter (2012) directed by Clarence Peters.

Other artistes expected at the concert include Chris Bitok, Suzzana Owiyo, Daddy Owen and Nairobi Choir.

TIMI DAKOLO REKINDLES HOPE WITH ‘GREAT NATION’; WOWS AUDIENCE AT HEADIES

The Headies 2012 might have come and gone like a flash but the wonderful memories linger on. One unforgettable moment surely was the performance of the patriotic single Great Nation  by the ever shining  Timi Dakolo whose beautiful wife was also present to experience firsthand his soulful vocals and lyrical depth .  

It felt like a performance in heaven transmitted via big screen to earth. Everyone present clearly understood the message, as the singer churned out each line of the hope-filled song, and as usual, Great Nation once more, like it did at the Future Awards a couple of months ago, steered believe and unwavering faith in a Country whose image has been dented by major heart-breaking events.

The soulful singer is currently preparing for ‘The Evening’, a fund raising concert for people living with disability which holds next month at Nairobi, Kenya.