Dami Duro
| "Dami Duro" | ||||
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| Single by Davido | ||||
| from the album Omo Baba Olowo | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2011[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | HKN Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Adeleke | |||
| Producer(s) |
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| Music video | ||||
| "Dami Duro" on YouTube | ||||
"Dami Duro" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido. It was released as the second single from his debut studio album, Omo Baba Olowo (2012).[2] It peaked at number 1 on Gold Myne's list of the top 10 songs of 2012, surpassing Iyanya's "Kukere".[3] "Dami Duro" won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4] It was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.[5] The music video for the song won Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year and was nominated for Most Gifted Dance Video of the Year at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards.[6][7] The music video was also nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2012 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[8] Davido won Best Video by a New Artiste at the 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards for "Dami Duro".[9]
Remix
[edit]The remix of "Dami Duro" features Senegalese American singer Akon. In a brief interview with Blue Revolution Entertainment in Miami, Davido said the remix of "Dami Duro" was recorded in May 2012.[10][11][12] A writer for Africa Public commended both artists for their work on the remix, saying, "I like the new verse, it gave a new vibe to the track, plus I couldn't easily tell which voice belonged to Davido and which one belonged to Akon. Apart from the fact that auto tune makes their voice sound more similar; Akon actually did well when it came to the Yoruba aspect."[13]
Music video, impact and live performances
[edit]The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012. It was directed in Lagos by Clarence Peters and was released during the Occupy Nigeria protests.[14][15]
The popularity of "Dami Duro" extended to the political world. Former Oyo State governor Abiola Ajimobi sang the song while giving a speech at the University of Ibadan.[16] In December 2013, Davido performed "Dami Duro" at a concert sponsored by a brewing company. The concert was held at the Kyadondo Rugby Club in Kampala and featured an additional performance by Jose Chameleon. During his performance, Davido paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela.[17]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Channel O Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Dance Video of the Year | Nominated |
| Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year | Won | ||
| Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) | Best Video By A New Artiste (Live Beats Choice) | Won | |
| 4Syte TV Music Video Awards | Best African Act Video | Nominated | |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Hottest Single of the Year | Won | |
| The Headies | Best Pop Single | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
Covers and remixes
[edit]- Digital download
- "Dami Duro" (Sai Phifer featuring Victoria Kimani and Archapello) - 4:16[18]
- "Dami Duro" (Mayorkun cover) - 4:10
- "Dance Azonto" (Mr Eazi cover) - 3:54[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "New Music: Davido – Dami Duro". Bellanaija. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Dami duro for launch today". The Punch. 22 July 2012. Archived from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Ten Hit Songs That Rocked 2012, Davido-Damiduro Leads The Way". GoldMyne. 20 December 2012. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012! All The Winners". Jaguda. 2 June 2012. Archived from the original on 2 May 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "THE HEADIES (HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2012) WINNERS LIST". Hiphopworldmagazine. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ "Channel O Music Video Awards 2012 Nominees Announced". Hype Magazine. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Full list of winners at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards". ModernGhana. 18 November 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Full list of 4th MTN 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2012". Ghanamusic. 20 October 2012. Archived from the original on December 20, 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA 2012 ) Full Winners List". Prisoner of Class. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ Akintayo, Opeoluwani (15 May 2012). "Nigeria: Davido Collaborates With Akon". allAfrica.com via Vanguard. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ "Dami Duro (remix) by Davido ft Akon". OMG.com. 13 May 2012. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "AKON REMIXES DAVIDO's DAMI DURO". Hip Hop World Magazine. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Davido ft Akon – Dami Duro REMIX Review". AfricaPublic.com. 2 November 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Davido drops video for 'Dami Duro'". YNaija. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "NigeriaNewsDaily: Videos : Nigeria Videos". NigeriaNewsDaily.com. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ Alonge, Osagie (1 January 2014). "VIDEO: Abiola Ajimobi – Watch Oyo State Governor sing Davido's 'Dami duro'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ Kaggwa, Andrew (22 December 2013). "Uganda: Davido, Chameleone Face Off At Kyadondo". allAfrica via The Observer. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Remix Vs. Remix – "Ara" Meets "Dami Duro"". Bellanaija. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Get Familiar: Mr Eazi – Dance Azonto [Dami Duro Cover]". 360nobs. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2014.