Dami Duro

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"Dami Duro"
Single by Davido
from the album Omo Baba Olowo
Released October 30, 2011 (2011-10-30)[1]
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre Afropop
Length 04:12
Label HKN Music
Writer(s) David Adeleke
Producer(s)
  • Shizzi
  • Davido
Davido chronology
"Back When"
(2011)		 "Dami Duro"
(2011)		 "Ekuro"
(2012)

"Dami Duro" is a song by Nigerian recording artist Davido, released as the second single from his debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo (2012). It is the follow-up to his first single "Back When" which features Naeto C.[2] The song was produced by Shizzi, HKN's in house producer. It peaked at number 1 on GoldMyne's top 10 songs of 2012 list, surpassing Iyanya's "Kukere".[3]

Akon remix

The remix of "Dami Duro" features Senegalese American recording artist Akon. In a brief interview with Blue Revolution Entertainment in Miami, Davido said that the remix of "Dami Duro" was recorded in May 2012.[4][5][6]

Critical reception

A writer for Africa Public commended Davido and Akon for their work on the remix. The writer said: "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; Obviously not as fluent as Davido, but you wouldn’t really know that one of the guys in the song isn’t Nigerian."[7]

Music video

The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012. It was shot and directed in Lagos by Clarence Peters, and was released during the Occupy Nigeria protests.[8][9]

Cultural impact

The popularity of "Dami Duro" extended to the political world. Abiola Ajimobi, the current governor of Oyo State, sang the song while giving a speech at the University of Ibadan.[10]

Live performances

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, Uganda; it featured an additional performance by Jose Chameleon. During his performance, Davido paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela.[11]

Accolades

"Dami Duro" won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[12] The music video for "Dami Duro" was nominated for Most Gifted Dance Video of the Year at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards.[13] The music video won the Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year category at the aforementioned Channel O Music Video Awards.[14] The music video was also nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2012 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[15] At the 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA), Davido won the Best Video By A New Artiste award for the song.[16] Moreover, "Dami Duro" was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.[17]

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

  • Digital download
  1. "Dami Duro" (Sai Phifer featuring Victoria Kimani and Archapello remix) - 4:16[18]
  2. "Dami Duro" (Babsss remix) - 4:34[19]
  3. "Dami Druo" (Acetune remix) - 2:51[20]
  4. "Dami Duro" (Gizmo cover) - 4:07
  5. "Dami Duro" (Mayor Kun cover) - 4:10
  6. "Babalawo Duro" (Shuun Bebe cover) - 4:06[21]
  7. "Dami Duro Lyrical Version" (Boogey remix) - 4:10[22]
  8. "Dance Azonto" (Mr Eazi Dami Duro cover) - 3:54[23]
  9. "Gbemu" (J.Mulla cover) - 4:39[24]

Release history

Country Date Format Label
Nigeria October 30, 2011 Digital download HKN Music

References

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External links

Dami Duro (Official Video) on YouTube

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