Renowned singer, Timi Dakolo, has recalled his humble and casual beginnings as a creative.
He said he used to write songs in note books – mostly to impress girls.
As ‘The Nation’ reports, he revealed that his entry into the music industry was largely a matter of chance.
In a recent episode of the “On The Record” podcast, Dakolo reflected on his journey to becoming a professional musician, stating that music was initially a hobby rather than a career aspiration.
According to him, his interest in music began with singing in his church choir and eventually evolved into writing songs to impress his peers.
However, it wasn’t until he emerged victorious in the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007 that he decided to pursue music as a profession.
In his own words, Dakolo described himself as an “accidental musician,” emphasising that his career path was not intentionally planned.
“I said to myself, ‘Okay, we are here. Sometimes you meet your destiny on the road you take to avoid it’.”
