Dami Duro

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"Dami Duro"
Single by Davido
from the album Omo Baba Olowo
ReleasedOctober 30, 2011 (2011-10-30)[1]
RecordedAugust 2011[2]
GenreAfropop
Length4:12
LabelHKN Music
SongwriterDavid Adeleke
Producers
Davido singles chronology
"Back When"
(2011) 		"Dami Duro"
(2011) 		"Ekuro"
(2012)
Music video
"Dami Duro" on YouTube

"Dami Duro" (Yoruba: Stop Me) is a song by Nigerian singer Davido. It was released as the second single from his debut studio album, Omo Baba Olowo (2012).[3] The song peaked at number 1 on Gold Myne's list of the top 10 songs of 2012, surpassing Iyanya's "Kukere".[4] "Dami Duro" won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[5] It was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.[6] The music video for "Dami Duro" 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.[7][8] The video was also nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2012 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[9] Davido won Best Video by a New Artiste at the 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards for "Dami Duro".[10]

Remix

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The remix of "Dami Duro" features vocals by Senegalese-American singer Akon. In a brief interview with Blue Revolution Entertainment in Miami, Davido said the song was recorded in May 2012.[11][12][13] 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. Apart from the fact that auto tune makes their voice sound more similar; Akon actually did well when it came to the Yoruba aspect."[14]

Music video, impact and live performances

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The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012, during the Occupy Nigeria protests. It was filmed in Lagos and directed by Clarence Peters. [15][16]

The song's popularity extended to the political world. Former Oyo State governor Abiola Ajimobi sang the song while giving a speech at the University of Ibadan.[17] In December 2013, Davido performed "Dami Duro" at a concert sponsored by a brewing company; the event was held at the Kyadondo Rugby Club in Kampala and featured an additional performance by Jose Chameleon. During his performance, Davido paid tribute to Nelson Mandela.[18]

Accolades

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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

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  • Digital download
  1. "Dami Duro" (Sai Phifer featuring Victoria Kimani and Archapello) - 4:16[19]
  2. "Dami Duro" (Mayorkun cover) - 4:10
  3. "Dance Azonto" (Mr Eazi cover) - 3:54[20]

References

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Dami Duro (Official Video) on YouTube

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