Singer Timi Dakolo Offers To Pay School Fees For Struggling Parents

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has announced plans to assist parents struggling to pay their children’s school fees as schools reopen for the 2025/2026 academic session.

In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Dakolo acknowledged the financial strain many families face at the start of every term.

“I know it’s school fee season, it’s not always easy, I know this first-hand. So, let me help lessen that burden a little bit,” he wrote.

The singer directed parents and guardians to send their children’s school bills via Instagram to @TheOyindaOlu, assuring that receipts of payments made directly to schools would be sent back as confirmation.

“Just DM the school bill to @TheOyindaOlu on IG. We would DM you the receipt of what we sent to the school,” he added.

For many families, the joy of resuming school has been tempered by the crushing weight of fees from the skyrocketing expense of tuition and levies to uniforms and textbooks, forcing difficult financial choices.

Dakolo’s gesture has drawn wide commendation online, with many praising the move at a time when households are grappling with rising living costs.

Known for his family-themed songs and socially conscious messages, Dakolo has often lent his voice to issues affecting education and welfare.