Timi Dakolo, Nigerian Artist, Pledges to Cover Education Costs for Needy Families

Timi Dakolo

Celebrated Nigerian vocalist Timi Dakolo has unveiled a heartfelt initiative to assist struggling parents with school fee payments ahead of the 2025/2026 academic year.

Taking to his verified X account on Wednesday, the award-winning artist empathized with families navigating financial pressures during back-to-school season.



“Education shouldn’t be a privilege—I understand these challenges personally,”

“Through this effort, I hope to make a meaningful difference,” he shared.

The philanthropic musician invited guardians to submit tuition invoices via Instagram to #TheOyindaOlu, promising prompt verification of processed payments.

“Simply forward the school statement to @TheOyindaOlu on IG.

“We’ll provide payment confirmation directly from the institution,” Dakolo explained.


The initiative has sparked widespread admiration across social platforms, with netizens praising the timely intervention amid Nigeria’s economic challenges.