Dami Duro Explained
Dami Duro |
Cover: | Dami Duro cover.jpg |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Davido |
Album: | Omo Baba Olowo |
Released: | [1] |
Recorded: | 2011 |
Genre: | Afropop |
Label: | HKN Music |
Chronology: | Davido |
Prev Title: | Back When |
Prev Year: | 2011 |
Next Title: | Ekuro |
Next Year: | 2012 |
"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
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
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
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
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2012 | Channel O Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Dance Video of the Year | |
Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year | |
Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) | Best Video By A New Artiste (Live Beats Choice) | |
4Syte TV Music Video Awards | Best African Act Video | |
Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Hottest Single of the Year | |
The Headies | Best Pop Single | |
Song of the Year | | |
Covers and remixes
- 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]
Notes and References
- Web site: New Music: Davido – Dami Duro . Bellanaija . 31 October 2011 . 16 March 2014.
- Web site: Dami duro for launch today . . 22 July 2012 . 16 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140317003645/http://www.punchng.com/spice/local-entertainment/dami-duro-for-launch-today/ . March 17, 2014 .
- Web site: Ten Hit Songs That Rocked 2012, Davido-Damiduro Leads The Way . GoldMyne . 20 December 2012 . 16 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140317062520/http://goldmyne.tv/ten-hit-songs-that-rocked-2012-davido-damiduro-leads-the-way/ . 17 March 2014 .
- Web site: Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012! All The Winners. Jaguda. 16 March 2014. 2 June 2012. 2 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170502213223/http://jaguda.com/2012/09/03/nigeria-entertainment-awards-2012-all-the-winners. dead.
- Web site: THE HEADIES (HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2012) WINNERS LIST . Hiphopworldmagazine . 17 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029124148/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/12/31/the-headies-hip-hop-world-awards-2012-winners-list/ . October 29, 2013 .
- Web site: Channel O Music Video Awards 2012 Nominees Announced . Hype Magazine . 5 September 2012 . 16 March 2014.
- Web site: Full list of winners at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards. ModernGhana. 16 March 2014. 18 November 2012.
- Web site: Full list of 4th MTN 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2012 . Ghanamusic . 16 March 2014 . 20 October 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131220024226/http://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/full-list-of-4th-mtn-4stye-music-video-awards-2012/index.html . December 20, 2013 .
- Web site: Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA 2012) Full Winners List . Prisoner of Class . 16 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131113113335/http://www.prisonerofclass.com/nigerian-music-video-awards-nmva-2012-full-winners-list/ . November 13, 2013 .
- Web site: Nigeria: Davido Collaborates With Akon . . 15 May 2012 . 17 March 2014 . Akintayo, Opeoluwani.
- Web site: Dami Duro (remix) by Davido ft Akon . OMG.com . 13 May 2012 . 16 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140317062741/http://www.omg.com.ng/2012/05/dami-duro-remix-by-davido-ft-akon/ . 17 March 2014 . dead .
- Web site: AKON REMIXES DAVIDO's DAMI DURO . . 16 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140317064558/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/11/03/akon-remixes-davidos-dami-duro/ . 17 March 2014 .
- Web site: Davido ft Akon – Dami Duro REMIX Review . AfricaPublic.com . 2 November 2012 . 16 March 2014.
- Web site: Davido drops video for 'Dami Duro' . . 10 January 2012 . 16 March 2014.
- Web site: NigeriaNewsDaily: Videos : Nigeria Videos . NigeriaNewsDaily.com . 16 March 2014.
- Web site: VIDEO: Abiola Ajimobi – Watch Oyo State Governor sing Davido's 'Dami duro' . Nigerian Entertainment Today . 1 January 2014 . 16 March 2014 . Alonge, Osagie.
- Web site: Uganda: Davido, Chameleone Face Off At Kyadondo . . 22 December 2013 . 16 March 2014 . Kaggwa, Andrew.
- Web site: Remix Vs. Remix – "Ara" Meets "Dami Duro" . Bellanaija . 7 May 2012 . 16 March 2014.
- Web site: Get Familiar: Mr Eazi – Dance Azonto [Dami Duro Cover] ]. 360nobs . 17 April 2012 . 16 March 2014.