Timi Dakolo said he is not a gospel artiste

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Renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter, Timi Dakolo, has set the record straight, clarifying that he does not consider himself a gospel artist.

In a recent interview with OAP Dotun on Cool FM Nigeria, Lagos, Dakolo highlighted the diversity in his musical style, firmly asserting that he cannot be confined to a specific genre.

When questioned about being labeled as a gospel musician, Dakolo responded to the host's inquiry, stating that people often categorize him as such but affirmed that his music spans various genres, defying any attempt to pigeonhole him into a single classification.

In the voice of the host, “People kind of categorize you into gospel. Are you a gospel musician?”

Dakolo replied, “I am not, by any chance. I always say to people, ‘Is there a gospel banker or architect?’ It is you that decided that is what you want to do. Art is art.

“I am just an artist. In fact, I am not an artist; I am a creator of art. You can box my music into a particular genre. I am much more than a wedding singer. ‘Great Nation’ and ‘Wish Me Well’ are not wedding songs. If listen to my new album, you are going to hear that [my diversity]. ‘Men Of The South’ is a song about cultural pride.”

Timi added that he performs at gospel events because he is a Christian. However, his distinction sheds light on Dakolo's artistic versatility and his refusal to be limited by traditional genre boundaries.

Source: dailypost.ng

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