"I’m Not A Gospel Artiste" – Timi Dakolo Clarifies » Naijaloaded

Renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter, Timi Dakolo, has made it clear that he doesn’t contemplate himself a gospel artist.

He highlighted the range in his musical type, emphasizing that he can’t be confined to a particular style.

The ‘Iyawo mi’ crooner expressed these sentiments throughout a current interview with Cool FM Nigeria in Lagos, hosted by OAP Dotun.

The host requested, “People kind of categorise you into gospel. Are you a gospel musician?”

Dakolo replied:-

“I’m not, by any probability. I all the time say to individuals, ‘Is there a gospel banker or architect?’ It is you that determined that’s what you wish to do. Art is artwork.

“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 occasions as a result of he’s a Christian.