Timi Dakolo the popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, has clarified that he is not a gospel artist.
He pointed out that his style of music is diverse, stating that he is an artist and that’s just what he is. He also said he cannot be limited to a particular genre.
The Bayelsa born artist spoke in a recent interview with Cool FM Nigeria, Lagos, 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.”
