"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).[2] It peaked at number 1 on Gold Myne's list of the top 10 songs of 2012, surpassing Iyanya's "Kukere".[3] "Dami Duro" won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4] It was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.[5] The music video for the song 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.[6][7] The music video was also nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2012 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[8] Davido won Best Video by a New Artiste at the 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards for "Dami Duro".[9]
The remix of "Dami Duro" features Senegalese American singer Akon. In a brief interview with Blue Revolution Entertainment in Miami, Davido said the remix of "Dami Duro" was recorded in May 2012.[10][11][12] 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, 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."[13]
The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012. It was directed in Lagos by Clarence Peters and was released during the Occupy Nigeria protests.[14][15]
The popularity of "Dami Duro" extended to the political world. Former Oyo State governor Abiola Ajimobi sang the song while giving a speech at the University of Ibadan.[16] In December 2013, Davido performed "Dami Duro" at a concert sponsored by a brewing company. The concert was held at the Kyadondo Rugby ClubinKampala and featured an additional performance by Jose Chameleon. During his performance, Davido paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela.[17]
