DOTTi The Deity
{{Short description|Nigerian singer }}
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| birth_name = Okeowo Oladotun Alani
| birth_place = Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1994|07|20}}
| origin = Oyo State, Nigeria
| genre = {{hlist|Afrobeats|Neo-folk|Afro-soul}}
| instrument = Vocals
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|performer}}
| years_active = 2019{{ndash}}present
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Okeowo Oladotun Alani (born 20 July 1994), professionally known as DOTTi The Deity, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.{{Cite web |last=Mix |first=Pulse |date=2021-07-03 |title=MTN Y’ello star winner "DOTTI" shuts down Lagos at the grand finale of Make Music Lagos |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/mtn-yello-star-winner-dotti-shuts-down-lagos-at-the-grand-finale-of-make-music-lagos/yl8z0c3 |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}} He is known for the hit single “Forever Sweet”, which was released in 2022.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-14 |title=How DOTTi The Deity's "Forever Sweet" Became The Greatest Wedding Song Of Our Time. |url=https://the49thstreet.com/how-dotti-the-deitys-forever-sweet-became-the-greatest-wedding-song-of-our-time/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |language=en-US}}
Biography
A native of Ibadan, Oyo State, Oladotun was born on 20 July 1994. At a young age, due to separation from his parents, he had to relocate to Lagos State to live with his grandparents. He acquired his primary and secondary education in Lagos state. In 2013, he graduated with a National Diploma in Music Technology from The Polytechnic, Ibadan.{{Cite web |last=Ologunro |first=Kunle |date=2020-12-18 |title=5 Things You Did Not Know About Dotti |url=https://new.zikoko.com/pop/5-things-you-did-not-know-about-dotti/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Zikoko! |language=en-US}}
Career
Oladotun was interested in music from an early age and started singing at the age of six.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-29 |title=DOTTi The Deity |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/dotti-deity |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}} He officially started his music career in December 2019, with the launch of his first single, "Jolly Christmas", which was produced by Rotimikeys.{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Editorial |date=2023-08-11 |title=Five Things You Should Know About DOTTi the Deity {{!}} The Culture Custodian |url=https://culturecustodian.com/five-things-you-should-know-about-dotti-the-deity/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}} The next year, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he released his first EP. titled 'Songs in Isolation''. It comprised five songs, including "Social Distance", "Wura" and "Bilisi".{{Cite web |last=Rasak |first=Adekunle |date=2022-06-03 |title=Why I am sold to making classics —Dotti the Deity |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-i-am-sold-to-making-classics-dotti-the-deity/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}
In 2021, Oladotun won the maiden edition of the MTN Y’ello music competition.{{Cite news |title=MTN Y’ello star winner, Dotti up and about |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/mtn-yello-star-winner-dotti-up-and-about/amp/ |work=The Nation Newspaper}}{{Cite web |last=Ige |first=Tofarati |date=2020-12-19 |title=I’ve what it takes to compete in music industry –MTN Y’ello Star winner, Dotti |url=https://punchng.com/ive-what-it-takes-to-compete-in-music-industry-mtn-yello-star-winner-dotti/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
His single "Forever Sweet" was featured on the soundtrack of Breath of Life.{{Cite web |last=Akhimien |first=Nosakhale |date=2024-05-09 |title=2024 AMVCA Prediction: Why 'Breath of Life' deserves to win 'Best Movie’ |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/692779-2024-amvca-prediction-why-breath-of-life-deserves-to-win-best-movie.html |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}}
In May 2023, he launched his sophomore EP, For You Knew Me.{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2023-12-26 |title=These are the Nigerian albums released so far in 2023 |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/a-list-of-nigerian-albums-released-in-2023/7lmd2y4 |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}
Discography
=EPs/albums=
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| scope="row"|Songs in Isolation
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| scope="row"|For You Know Me{{Cite web |last=Bomi |date=2023-05-13 |title=Album Review: Dotti The Deity's 'For You Knew Me' |url=https://www.theupperent.com/2023/05/13/album-review-dotti-the-deitys-for-you-knew-me/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=The Upper Entertainment |language=en-US}}
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| scope="row"|Madam Dearest Pt. 1{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-06-28 |title="Madam Dearest Pt.1" Review: DOTTi the Deity Delivers a Captivating Love Anthem - Afrocritik |url=https://www.afrocritik.com/madam-dearest-pt-1-dotti-the-deity-review/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en}}
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=Singles=
- "Jolly Christmas" (2019)
- "Forever Sweet" (2022)
- "Abeke" (2023)
- "For Time Heals" (2023)
- "Big shirt & boxers", ft. Reminisce (2024){{Cite web |last=mildtyrant |date=2024-05-17 |title=DOTTi The Deity Returns With New Collab with Reminisce "Big Shirt & Boxers" |url=https://albumtalks.com/dotti-the-deity-returns-with-new-collab-with-reminisce-big-shirt-boxers/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Album Talks |language=en-US}}