In a candid revelation, award-winning singer Timi Dakolo has shared the story of his tumultuous childhood, detailing how his parents left him in the care of his grandmother shortly after his birth.
Speaking on the Tea with Tay podcast, Dakolo recounted how his parents, who were young at the time, made the decision to abandon him with his grandmother due to their lack of resources to care for him.
“They dropped me with my grandmother and ran away because they were too young and didn’t know what to do with me,” Dakolo explained, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his upbringing.
Despite the abandonment, Dakolo expressed gratitude for the love and care he received from his grandmother, who assumed the role of his parent and provided for his every need.
Growing up under his grandmother’s care, Dakolo shared how he never felt lacking in affection, emphasizing that she fulfilled every responsibility with unwavering dedication.
Reflecting on his childhood experiences, Dakolo revealed how the challenges he faced, including hawking oranges and sachet water to make ends meet, shaped him into the resilient individual he is today.
“When you are raised by an old woman, at a young age, alone with her at home, you become an adult at a very young age,” Dakolo remarked, highlighting the early responsibilities he assumed under his grandmother’s guidance.
Dakolo’s candid account offers insight into the adversity he overcame during his formative years and underscores the profound impact of his grandmother’s love and support on his journey to success.
