Dami Duro
{{Infobox song
| name = Dami Duro
| cover = Dami Duro cover.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Davido
| album = Omo Baba Olowo
| released = {{Start date|2011|10|30}}{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/10/31/new-music-davido-dami-duro/ | title=New Music: Davido – Dami Duro | publisher=Bellanaija | date=31 October 2011 | accessdate=16 March 2014}}
| recorded = August 2011{{cite web | url=http://www.notjustok.com/2011/12/20/davido-notjustok-hype | title=Davido (NotjustOk Hype) | publisher=NotJustOk | date=20 December 2011 | accessdate=10 January 2025 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328112851/http://www.notjustok.com/2011/12/20/davido-notjustok-hype | archivedate=28 March 2012}}
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Afropop
| length = {{Duration|m=04|s=12}}
| label = HKN Music
| writer = David Adeleke
| producer = {{flatlist|
- Shizzi
- Davido
}}
| chronology = Davido
| prev_title = Back When
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = Ekuro
| next_year = 2012
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|6CyUo6rQ2rU|"Dami Duro"}}}}
}}
"Dami Duro" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido. It was released as the second single from his debut studio album, Omo Baba Olowo (2012).{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/local-entertainment/dami-duro-for-launch-today/ |title=Dami duro for launch today |publisher=The Punch |date=22 July 2012 |accessdate=16 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317003645/http://www.punchng.com/spice/local-entertainment/dami-duro-for-launch-today/ |archivedate=March 17, 2014 }} The song peaked at number 1 on Gold Myne's list of the top 10 songs of 2012, surpassing Iyanya's "Kukere".{{cite web|url=http://goldmyne.tv/ten-hit-songs-that-rocked-2012-davido-damiduro-leads-the-way/ |title=Ten Hit Songs That Rocked 2012, Davido-Damiduro Leads The Way |publisher=GoldMyne |date=20 December 2012 |accessdate=16 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317062520/http://goldmyne.tv/ten-hit-songs-that-rocked-2012-davido-damiduro-leads-the-way/ |archivedate=17 March 2014 }} "Dami Duro" won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.{{cite web|title=Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012! All The Winners|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2012/09/03/nigeria-entertainment-awards-2012-all-the-winners/|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=16 March 2014|date=2 June 2012|archive-date=2 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502213223/http://jaguda.com/2012/09/03/nigeria-entertainment-awards-2012-all-the-winners|url-status=dead}} It was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.{{cite web|title=THE HEADIES (HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2012) WINNERS LIST |url=http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/12/31/the-headies-hip-hop-world-awards-2012-winners-list/ |publisher=Hiphopworldmagazine |accessdate=17 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029124148/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/12/31/the-headies-hip-hop-world-awards-2012-winners-list/ |archivedate=October 29, 2013 }} 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 the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards.{{cite web | url=http://www.hypemagazine.co.za/2012/09/05/channel-o-music-video-awards-2012-nominees-announced/ | title=Channel O Music Video Awards 2012 Nominees Announced | publisher=Hype Magazine | date=5 September 2012 | accessdate=16 March 2014}}{{cite web|title=Full list of winners at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards|url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/21062/3/full-list-of-winners-at-the-2012-channel-o-music-v.html|publisher=ModernGhana|accessdate=16 March 2014|date=18 November 2012}} The video was also nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2012 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.{{cite web|title=Full list of 4th MTN 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2012 |url=http://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/full-list-of-4th-mtn-4stye-music-video-awards-2012/index.html |publisher=Ghanamusic |accessdate=16 March 2014 |date=20 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220024226/http://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/full-list-of-4th-mtn-4stye-music-video-awards-2012/index.html |archivedate=December 20, 2013 }} Davido won Best Video by a New Artiste at the 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards for "Dami Duro".{{cite web|title=Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA 2012 ) Full Winners List |url=http://www.prisonerofclass.com/nigerian-music-video-awards-nmva-2012-full-winners-list/ |publisher=Prisoner of Class |accessdate=16 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113113335/http://www.prisonerofclass.com/nigerian-music-video-awards-nmva-2012-full-winners-list/ |archivedate=November 13, 2013 }}
Remix
The remix of "Dami Duro" features vocals by Senegalese-American singer Akon. In a brief interview with Blue Revolution Entertainment in Miami, Davido said the song was recorded in May 2012.{{cite web | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201205150613.html | title=Nigeria: Davido Collaborates With Akon | publisher=allAfrica.com via Vanguard | date=15 May 2012 | accessdate=17 March 2014 | author=Akintayo, Opeoluwani}}{{cite web | url=http://www.omg.com.ng/2012/05/dami-duro-remix-by-davido-ft-akon/ | title=Dami Duro (remix) by Davido ft Akon | publisher=OMG.com | date=13 May 2012 | accessdate=16 March 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317062741/http://www.omg.com.ng/2012/05/dami-duro-remix-by-davido-ft-akon/ | archive-date=17 March 2014 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/11/03/akon-remixes-davidos-dami-duro/ |title=AKON REMIXES DAVIDO's DAMI DURO |publisher=Hip Hop World Magazine |accessdate=16 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317064558/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/11/03/akon-remixes-davidos-dami-duro/ |archivedate=17 March 2014 }} A writer for Africa 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."{{cite web | url=http://www.africapublic.com/davido-ft-akon-dami-duro-remix-review/ | title=Davido ft Akon – Dami Duro REMIX Review | publisher=AfricaPublic.com | date=2 November 2012 | accessdate=16 March 2014}}
Music video, impact and live performances
The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012, during the Occupy Nigeria protests. It was filmed in Lagos and directed by Clarence Peters. {{cite web | url=http://www.ynaija.com/incaseyoumissedit-hot-stuff-davido-drops-video-for-dami-duro/ | title=Davido drops video for 'Dami Duro' | publisher=YNaija | date=10 January 2012 | accessdate=16 March 2014}}{{cite web | url=http://www.nigerianewsdaily.com/nigeria-news-video/viewvideo/755/nigeria-music-videos/davido-dami-duro.html | title=NigeriaNewsDaily: Videos : Nigeria Videos | publisher=NigeriaNewsDaily.com | accessdate=16 March 2014}}
The song's popularity extended to the political world. Former Oyo State governor Abiola Ajimobi sang the song while giving a speech at the University of Ibadan.{{cite web | url=https://thenet.ng/video-abiola-ajimobi-watch-oyo-state-governor-sing-davidos-dami-duro/ | title=VIDEO: Abiola Ajimobi – Watch Oyo State Governor sing Davido's 'Dami duro' | publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today | date=1 January 2014 | access-date=16 March 2014 | author=Alonge, Osagie}} In December 2013, Davido performed "Dami Duro" at a concert sponsored by a brewing company; the event was held at the Kyadondo Rugby Club in Kampala and featured an additional performance by Jose Chameleon. During his performance, Davido paid tribute to Nelson Mandela.{{cite web | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201312230072.html | title=Uganda: Davido, Chameleone Face Off At Kyadondo | publisher=allAfrica via The Observer | date=22 December 2013 | accessdate=16 March 2014 | author=Kaggwa, Andrew}}
Accolades
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| Year
!width="250"| Awards ceremony !width="450"| Award description(s) !width="75" | Results |
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| rowspan="7"|2012
|rowspan="2"|Channel O Music Video Awards |Most Gifted Dance Video of the Year |{{nom}} |
| Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year
|{{won}} |
| rowspan="1"|Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)
|Best Video By A New Artiste (Live Beats Choice) |{{won}} |
| 4Syte TV Music Video Awards
|Best African Act Video |{{nom}} |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards
|Hottest Single of the Year |{{won}} |
| rowspan="2"|The Headies
|Best Pop Single |{{nom}} |
| Song of the Year
|{{nom}} |
Covers and remixes
- ;Digital download
- "Dami Duro" (Sai Phifer featuring Victoria Kimani and Archapello) - 4:16{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/03/07/remix-vs-remix-ara-meets-dami-duro/ | title=Remix Vs. Remix – "Ara" Meets "Dami Duro" | publisher=Bellanaija | date=7 May 2012 | accessdate=16 March 2014}}
- "Dami Duro" (Mayorkun cover) - 4:10
- "Dance Azonto" (Mr Eazi cover) - 3:54{{cite web | url=http://www.360nobs.com/2012/04/get-familiar-mr-eazi-dance-azonto-dami-duro-cover/ | title=Get Familiar: Mr Eazi – Dance Azonto [Dami Duro Cover] | publisher=360nobs | date=17 April 2012 | accessdate=16 March 2014}}
References
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External links
{{YouTube|id=6CyUo6rQ2rU|title=Dami Duro (Official Video)}}
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Category:Song recordings produced by Shizzi