I’m not a gospel artiste – Timi Dakolo clarifies

Timi Dakolo, a popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, has stressed that he is not a gospel performer.

He emphasised that his musical approach is broad and that he cannot be classified into a single genre.

The ‘Iyawo mi’ singer recently chatted with Cool FM Nigeria in Lagos, which was hosted by OAP Dotun.

The host asked, “People kind of categorise 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.”

He added that he performs at gospel events because he is a Christian.