Timi Dakolo clarifies that he is not gospel artist

Timi Dakolo, a well-known singer and songwriter from Nigeria, has made it clear that he is not a gospel musician.

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He emphasised that he cannot be confined to a single genre by pointing out the diversity of his musical taste.

The “Iyawo mi” crooner talked in a recent interview with OAP Dotun of Cool FM Nigeria in Lagos.

The host asked, “People kind of categorise you into gospel. Do you perform gospel music?

In response, Dakolo said, “I am not by any means. I ask everyone I meet, “Is there a gospel architect or banker?” It is you that decided that is what you want to accomplish. Art is art.

“I’m only an artist,” Actually, I create art rather than being an artist. You are able to categorise my music by genre. I’m not just a vocalist for weddings. “Wish Me Well” and “Great Nation” are not tunes for a wedding. You’ll hear it [my diversity] if you listen to my most recent record. The song “Men of the South” is about cultural pride.

He continued, saying that as a Christian, he gives performances at gospel gatherings.