In response, award-winning singer Timi Dakolo has announced a heartfelt initiative to assist parents and guardians weighed down by rising educational costs.
Taking to his official X handle on Wednesday, Dakolo acknowledged the financial strain that comes with every new 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.
According to the artist, parents and guardians can send their children’s school bills via Instagram
to @TheOyindaOlu. Payments will be made directly to schools, and receipts shared back with families as confirmation.The announcement has sparked widespread attention online, with many Nigerians praising Dakolo for stepping in at a time when household budgets are under pressure.
From tuition and levies to uniforms and textbooks, the rising cost of education has left many families struggling to balance joy with financial worry. Dakolo’s gesture, however, has offered relief and renewed hope.
Known for his family-themed songs and community-driven messages, the singer has often used his platform to address issues of welfare and education. His latest act of kindness adds him to the growing list of celebrities using their influence to bring real change to everyday lives.
