Format Digital download Genre Afropop Label HKN Music | Recorded 2011 Length 04:12 | |
Released October 30, 2011 (2011-10-30) | ||
"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. 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".
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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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Accolades
"Dami Duro" won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. The music video for "Dami Duro" was nominated for Most Gifted Dance Video of the Year at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards. The music video won the Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year category at the aforementioned Channel O Music Video Awards. The music video was also nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2012 4Syte TV Music Video Awards. At the 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA), Davido won the Best Video By A New Artiste award for the song. Moreover, "Dami Duro" was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.