| "Dami Duro" | ||||
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| Single byDavido | ||||
| from the albumOmo Baba Olowo | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2011 (2011-10-30)[1] | |||
| Recorded | August 2011[2] | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | HKN Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Adeleke | |||
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| "Dami Duro" onYouTube | ||||
"Dami Duro" is a song by Nigerian singerDavido. 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, surpassingIyanya's "Kukere".[4] "Dami Duro" won Hottest Single of the Year at the2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[5] It was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year atThe 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 the2012 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]
The remix of "Dami Duro" features vocals by Senegalese-American singerAkon. In a brief interview with Blue Revolution Entertainment inMiami, Davido said the song was recorded in May 2012.[11][12][13] A writer forAfrica 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]
The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012, during theOccupy Nigeria protests. It was filmed in Lagos and directed byClarence Peters.[15][16]
The song's popularity extended to the political world. FormerOyo State governorAbiola Ajimobi sang the song while giving a speech at theUniversity of Ibadan.[17] In December 2013, Davido performed "Dami Duro" at a concert sponsored by a brewing company; the event was held at theKyadondo Rugby Club inKampala and featured an additional performance byJose Chameleon. During his performance, Davido paid tribute toNelson Mandela.[18]
| 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 |