Timi Dakolo, Teju Babyface, Tunde Ednut, Lola Rae are a year older today

omotolani

January 20, 2017 10:43 AM

With a couple of albums under his belt, Timi Dakolo is one of the biggest soul singers in the country.

Timi Dakolo

Today is the birthday of singer Timi Dakolo.

Timi Dakolo was born in Accra, Ghana. He grew up in the city of Port-Harcourt and started singing at the age of 12.

He joined the group Purple Love. Two years later they disbanded.

In 2006 Timi Dakolo took part in West Africa Idols and won the competition. His life changed ever since.

Today with a couple of albums under his belt he is one of the biggest soul singers in the country.

Former comedian, Teju Babyface is also a birthday boy today!

Teju Babyface's career took off to a bright start about two decades ago when he featured in Tade Ogidan's "Diamond Ring" movie, released in 1998.

He starred alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo, Bukky Ajayi, Sola Shobowale, Bimbo Akintola, Tunji Bamishigbin and others.

Lola Rae, real name Rachel Akosua Funmilola Garton is a Nigerian-born British-Ghanaian recording artist and dancer.

She gained recognition following the release of her debut single 'Watch my ting go'.

Lola Rae in 2016 signed a recording deal with Davido's imprint Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).

Tunde Ednut is also a year older today.

Born in Katstina to a family of 5, Tunde started his University education at the University of Lagos but later proceeded to Kingsland University of London where he studied Graphics Arts.

Tunde Ednut started out as a comedian and was once one of the most popular stand up acts in the UK before returning to Nigeria to pursue a career in music.

Some of his popular songs include ‘Catching Cold’, ‘Baby Boo’, and ‘Jingle Bell Bell’.

Happy Birthday guys!

omotolani